North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
Atlantic Trumpetfish
The Atlantic Trumpetfish seems to be one of those rare creatures that seem to be capable of (according to many humorous-minded Ichthyologists) tooting its own horn. This interesting ocean creature was first described by scientists in 1841. The name comes from the Greek word for mouth. The species remains popular for both its intelligence and its […]
Gooty Sapphire Tarantula
The Gooty Sapphire Tarantula (what a name) forms a true gem among arachnids. Sadly, they also rank as rare, with the IUCN listing them as extremely threatened. Their name partly derives from the name of the small town where modern man first discovered this beautifully colored spider. Their distinctive coloring also makes the species (sadly, […]
Saiga Antelope
The Saiga Antelope remains the most distinctive looking species of antelope in the world. This animal actually has a proboscis similar to a walrus. Sadly, the Saiga Antelope also holds the classification of critically endangered, according to the IUCN. This animal once inhabited an enormous portion of the Eurasian steppe. But now their population only inhabits […]
Tibetan Sand Fox
Tibetan Sand Fox Facts The Tibetan Sand Fox evolved as a specialized carnivore. This animal has a skull that displays the most specialized shape for a carnivorous behavior of any known species of true fox. The fox inhabits an extensive, though comparatively harsh, territory range. The IUCN has listed it as a Species of Least Concern, due […]
Orca
The Orca is a species of toothed whale, and many also commonly refer to them as killer whales. They form the largest extant species of the oceanic dolphin family. This mammal inhabits every ocean on earth, from tropical seas to the Arctic and Antarctic areas, and has no known natural predators. They thus remain regarded as an […]
Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant
Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant Facts The Attenborough’s Pitcher Plant ranks as one of the largest carnivorous plants known to exist. As a result of their great size, their bowl actually measures large enough to occasionally trap and digest small rodents. This remarkable plant was named after the famed naturalist Sir David Attenborough. He has been a […]
Queen Alexandra Birdwing
The Queen Alexandra Birdwing is not only one of the rarest species of butterfly living on earth, it also ranks as the largest known. Long live the Queen. The animal is under legal protection since 1966 making it one of the first Lepidoptera to be so protected. In fact, they are one of only three […]
Tiger Rattlesnake
Tiger Rattlesnake Facts The most noteworthy fact about a Tiger Rattlesnake is that the animal is the most dangerous species of all rattlesnake. The quantity of venom injected with a bite is less than that of similar species. Yet, the venom contains a powerful mix of neurotoxins and myotoxins which often leads to muscle death. The endemic range of […]
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle
Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle Facts Most interestingly, the Coral Pink Sand Dune Beetle inhabits an extremely limited range. They also occur only in a portion of the geologic feature known as the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, in southern Utah, in the United States. Due to the combination of such limited range and small numbers, […]
