Iridescent Bark Mantis Facts Most notably, the breathtaking Iridescent Bark Mantis fully earns its common name. Most related mantids display bland coloring, to act as camouflage, yet this invertebrate goes the opposite route. Rather surprisingly, the IUCN does not yet have a classification for this amazing species. However, most experts consider it to be threatened, […]
Native North American Mammals
Herein we present to you our collection of articles on Native North American Mammals. At latest count, 5,416 known species of mammals exist throughout the world. They inhabit virtually every corner of the globe, both on land and in the water. Of these, estimates place the number existing in North America at 432. What we […]
Golden-Handed Tamarin
Golden-Handed Tamarin Facts The Golden-Handed Tamarin, also known as the Midas Tamarin, is an astonishing species. Of further interest, this spellbinding creature classifies as a variety of New World monkey. Quite fortunately, despite having only a moderate and restricted habitat range, its numbers appear to be sufficient and stable. Due to these factors, the IUCN […]
Korean Fir
Korean Fir Facts Most notably, the magnificent Korean Fir represents a variety of tree with a highly restricted habitat range. Yet, even within that range, it only thrives in a very specific region. Given its rather limited range, the IUCN quite understandably lists the species as Endangered. Fortunately for the species, however, it has become […]
5 Fabulous Deer Varieties
Herein we present to you our listing of 5 Fabulous Deer Varieties. At the moment, experts recognize 43 separate species of this amazing animal. They inhabit every continent except Antarctica and Australia. In addition, many species have been introduced into regions outside of their native range, often intentionally. But wherever man encounters them, the various […]
Terrible Claw Lobster
Terrible Claw Lobster Facts Firstly, the Terrible Claw Lobster lives up to its name. One look at the astonishing creature makes that plainly obvious. However, the amazing crustacean is completely harmless to humans. Also, to date, researchers have encountered only a small handful of individuals. Furthermore, all of these have been in only one specific […]
Belogradchik Rocks
Belogradchik Rocks Facts Firstly, the stunning Belogradchik Rocks is a grouping of strangely shaped rock formations in a quite remote region. In addition to its obvious distinctiveness, the fantastic shapes have become associated with many local legends. Further, many of them have been named after people or objects. Quite fortunately, the location has been named […]
Giant Leopard Moth
Giant Leopard Moth Facts Most notably, the stunning Giant Leopard Moth lives up to its name. This is due to the fact that this magnificent Lepidoptera ranks as one of the largest in its native range. Its beauty and size both impress. This insect also remains notable for another, somewhat unusual trait. It often has […]
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Pink Fairy Armadillo Facts Firstly, the Pink Fairy Armadillo ranks as the smallest of all known armadillos. Yet that is not the only claim to fame for this remarkable mammal. It is also one of the least well known. Originally, the IUCN listed the creature as Near Threatened. Due to the lack of sufficient data, […]
Kurinji
Kurinji Facts Firstly, the stunning Kurinji has an amazing story to tell. Yet sadly, it has a quite limited habitat area. However, this was not always the case for this incredibly beautiful plant. Moreover, this breathtaking species is a plietesial, or long interval bloomer. In fact, it only blooms once every 12 years. Also, related […]
