Japanese Angelshark Facts Most notably, the fascinating Japanese Angleshark represents a particular species of angelshark with a very specific habitat range. Though of a moderate size, it rarely forms a danger to humans. That’s because it rarely becomes aggressive to humans unless provoked. Further, the Dutch ichthyologist Pieter Bleeker first described this animal as a […]
7 Spectacular Herbaceous Plants of the World
We certainly hope that you enjoy this article featuring 7 Spectacular Herbaceous Plants of the World. Certainly, herbaceous plants exist in virtually all parts of the world. However, not all of them stand out from the rest as these few do. These particular plants stand apart from the majority of others for a variety of […]
Palos Verdes blue
Palos Verdes blue Facts Without doubt, the most notable fact about the beautiful little butterfly named the Palos Verdes blue remains its status. That’s because, truly sadly, this small Lepidoptera now ranks as the third rarest butterfly on earth. This holds true despite ongoing efforts to preserve the species. In 2009, one such program came […]
7 Outstanding Flightless Birds of the World
These 7 Outstanding Flightless Birds of the World will amaze you with their variety and fascinating traits. Only a tiny percentage of the various species of birds on earth lack the capacity for flight. So this tiny minority, of which these represent a part, truly stand out from the crowd. So, let your mind take […]
Geoffroy’s Cat
Geoffroy’s Cat Facts First of all, one important fact must be pointed out about the remarkable Geoffroy’s Cat. Despite the size and appearance of this particular feline, it remains a wild cat, and not a domesticated species. Yet another fact sets it apart from many other species of wild feline. That’s the fact that, quite […]
Wax Currant
Wax Currant Facts Most notably, the rather appealing term Wax Currant serves as the most used common name for the Ribes cerum. However, the rather surprising plant also goes by other common names. But the best known one remains squaw currant. A subspecies also exists that goes by the common name of the whiskey currant. […]
Astounding Lizards of the World
We certainly hope that you enjoy and appreciate this article about Astounding Lizards of the World. Obviously, we cannot include all known species of lizard in this one compendium. That’s because science currently recognizes a total of 4,675 separate species of lizard. Herein we have included a scant handful, but we feel them to be […]
Clymene Dolphin
Clymene Dolphin Facts First of all, the truly remarkable Clymene Dolphin ranks as quite unique. This holds true because it represents the only known species of its kind. That’s because, to date, it remains the only known instance of a new species of marine mammal arising from the interbreeding of two different species. Rather surprisingly, […]
Creatonotos gangis
Creatonotos gangis Facts Perhaps most notably, the truly astonishing Creatonotos gangis remains one of the most visually distinctive Lepidoptera known to man. Unfortunately, the remarkable insect also has no generally accepted common name. While it may be unknown to many, the incredible moth inhabits a moderately extensive range. Due to this unfortunate fact, along with […]
Purple Frog
Purple Frog Facts Most notably, the remarkable Purple Frog easily ranks as one of the most unusual lesser known amphibians. That holds true, in large part, to the very nature of its particular habitat. That’s because this fascinating amphibian actually spends the great majority of its life underground. While many related species also dwell underground, […]
