Mongolian Wild Horse Facts Most notably, the wonderful Mongolian Wild Horse remains a limited success story. This fact holds true due to recent events. Quite sadly, this species of horse became extinct in the wild in the 1960’s. However, a limited number of individuals still existed in captivity, mostly in zoos around the world. But, […]
Turbinicarpus alonsoi
Turbinicarpus alonsoi Facts Perhaps most notably, the amazing Turbinicarpus alonsoi has no common name. However, this does not negate the fact that this fabulous succulent is an extremely fascinating plant. But, quite sadly, the marvelous species of succulent now faces the serious possibility of extinction. This occurs due to a combination of numerous factors, not […]
5 Phenomenal Sea Turtles
We truly hope that you enjoy this article about 5 Phenomenal Sea Turtles. For various reasons, these amazing reptiles have long captured the hearts and attention of many of us. To date, only a total of 7 different species have been identified, throughout the world. As remains true of many creature, they come in a […]
Northern Elephant Seal
Northern Elephant Seal Facts Most notably, the enormous Northern Elephant Seal represents one of only two species of elephant seal. While it remains slightly the smaller of the two, collectively the elephant seal forms the largest on earth. Like its counterpart, the Southern Seal, it draws its common name from not one, but two sources. […]
7 Lesser Known African Mammals
We hope that you enjoy this article on 7 Lesser Known African Mammals. This part of the world often captivates the imagination and awe of many, and deservedly so. The region teems with natural beauty, in a multitude of forms. In this article, however, we are restricting ourselves to its population of mammals. More specifically, […]
Giant Mesquite Bug
Giant Mesquite Bug Facts Firstly, this is the astounding, and appropriately named, Giant Mesquite Bug. It also remains a member of the scientific Order Hemiptera. As such, it constitutes what entomologists call a true bug. Fortunately for it, the insect appears to still be quite numerous, unlike many related species. Due to this fact, the […]
Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil Facts Most notably, the Tasmanian Devil long ago became a symbol of aggressiveness and savage behavior. While fact often becomes mistaken for fiction, in its case this symbolism is indeed based in fact. It also represents a most unusual type of animal. That holds true because it classifies as a carnivorous marsupial mammal. […]
Plumed midge-orchid
Plumed midge-orchid Facts First of all, Plumed midge-orchid serves as the unusual common name for the Geneplesium plumosum. This decidedly different looking orchid remains rather difficult to find, and thus rarely seen. Furthermore, the first formal description of the very rare flower only occurred in 1942. As a result of a detailed exploration of the […]
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Facts Most notably, the magnificent Loggerhead Sea Turtle remains the largest hard-shelled turtle. Further, only the Leatherback Sea Turtle, which lacks a hard shell, exceeds it in terms of sheer size. For the moment, the IUCN currently lists the impressive species as Vulnerable. Quite unfortunately, the amazing reptile faces now serious threats […]
Death’s-head Hawkmoth
Death’s-head Hawkmoth Facts Firstly, this is the eye-catching Lepidoptera known as the Death’s-head Hawkmoth. Most notably, though, the term serves as the common name for a total of three species within the genus Acherontia. Yet, the biological distinctiveness of these three forms does not stop there. In addition to the astonishing obvious physical trait, other […]
