Javan Rusa Facts Firstly, it must be noted that the unique and impressive Javan Rusa has an extremely restricted endemic habitat range. However, the actions of mankind have also introduced it into a widespread portion of the Southern Hemisphere. Given its rather limited natural habitat range, as well as other factors, the IUCN has, quite […]
7 Stunning European Flowering Plants
Check out these 7 Stunning European Flowering Plants. The myriad plants in this world that produce flowers provide us with some of the greatest beauty on earth. Although such magnificent botanical glory exists in almost every part of the globe, Europe certainly has its share. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy what you read here […]
Chatham Island forget-me-not
Chatham Island forget-me-not Facts Firstly, the gorgeous Chatham Island forget-me-not grows endemically only in select sections of a few of the Chatham Islands. While the IUCN itself does not yet formally list status for this beautiful plant, most experts consider it to be severely threatened. Due to the combination of possessing a highly restricted habitat […]
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Facts Most notably, the graceful and gorgeous Hawksbill Sea Turtle has been listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN since 1996. Furthermore, experts estimate that the population of this remarkable species has declined by about 80% in the last 100-135 years. Its numbers first began declining precipitously due to human encroachment into […]
10 Remarkable Rare Cetaceans
We sincerely hope that these 10 Remarkable Rare Cetaceans catch your eye. These represent only a fraction of the countless cetaceans that fill the waters of our world, of course. But these stand out from the rest for various reasons, including having a rather distinctive appearance and being rare in number. We hope that you […]
African Penguin
African Penguin Facts Most notably, the amazing African Penguin, as the common name suggests, represents the only species of penguin native to Africa. It also remains well-known for its distinctive, and quite loud, donkey-like braying, earning it the nickname of the donkey penguin. Sadly, however, this precious and unique avian faces the threat of extinction, […]
Ascension Island Parsley Fern
Ascension Island Parsley Fern Facts Firstly, don’t make the mistake of assuming that the diminutive Ascension Island Parsley Fern holds little importance. Most notably, it ranks as one of the rarest of all known plants in the world. Moreover, only 4 known individual specimens exist in the wild. However, for many conservationists, it represents proof […]
6 Extremely Localized Invertebrates
Herein we present to you our choice of 6 Extremely Localized Invertebrates. Our magnificent world teems with millions of species, most of whom inhabit wide ranges of the world. Yet some of them, however, have more limited territories. Most rare of all are those who, for various reasons, can only be found in extremely tiny […]
Dwarf Sperm Whale
Dwarf Sperm Whale Facts Most notably, the incredible Dwarf Sperm Whale ranks as the smallest of all known cetaceans considered whales. When spotted, however, observers often mistake this creature for a visually similar, and only slightly larger related species. In addition, the mammal remains quite reclusive, only rarely being seen. Thus, experts have no exact […]
Wallace’s Giant Bee
Wallace’s Giant Bee Facts Most notably, entomologists believed the aptly named Wallace’s Giant Bee to be extinct, until several living individuals were seen in 1981. In addition to being considered extremely rare, this insect also ranks as the largest known living species of bee found anywhere in the world. Sadly, to the best of our […]
