7 Truly Breathtaking Mammals We present to you our choice for a list of 7 Truly Breathtaking Mammals. Of course, any such list remains entirely subjective. Animals that we consider deserving of inclusion on this list might not agree with your own thoughts on the matter. Certainly, the sheer number of animal species existing in […]
Comet Moth
Comet Moth Facts The mesmerizing Comet Moth officially ranks as one of the largest types of silk moth known to man. to many people, it also remains one of the loveliest. This gorgeous Lepidoptera also displays a rather fascinating trait. The cocoon that this invertebrate spins for itself develops with numerous holes in it. Experts theorize this […]
Rosy Periwinkle
The Rosy Periwinkle (what a colorful name) forms a beautiful plant with the botanical version of a split personality. It also holds the distinction of being quite rare and endangered. The plant understandably became quite popular as an ornamental plant. Despite its delicate appearance, however, it remains an extremely hardy species. It grows endemically only […]
Fossa
The Fossa, Cryptoprocta ferox, constitutes a unique animal. They actually combine many of the physical characteristics of civets, felines, and mongooses. Interestingly, their scientific name means hidden anus (from Greek). Cryptoprocta ferox lives only on the island of Madagascar. They remain secretive by nature and have not been widely studied. The IUCN lists them as Vulnerable due […]
Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The bizarre-looking Lowland Streaked Tenrec forms an extraordinarily unique species of Tenrec. The species has developed several completely unique attributes. Remarkably, it remains the only known mammal to generate sound by stridulation. Mothers use this as a means of communicating with their young. Also, it serves as the only known species of tenrec to […]
Gray Mouse Lemur
The Gray Mouse Lemur has something in common with us – and it is something bad. Researchers trekking through the forests of western Madagascar found something disturbing. While looking for a radio-tagged female of the species (Microcebus murinus) they found a male dining on her flesh (photo above). Yuck. The cause of the female’s death remains […]
Coconut Crab
The Coconut Crab is an extremely large species of terrestrial hermit crab. In fact, the Coconut Crab is the largest known land-dwelling arthropod on Earth. The Coconut Crab has evolved a number of adaptations for a land-based life. The young use the discarded shells of gastropods for shelter. The adults develop a sturdy exoskeleton and possess primitive lungs, instead of gills. […]
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe serves as the name for an extensive genus of roughly 125 known species of tropical, flowering succulents. The many various forms of this plant are principally native to the regions of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Only one recognized species of this genus evolved as endemic to the New World. Of the others, 56 remain native to Africa, and another 60 species […]
Black Lemur
Black Lemur Facts Many find it difficult to believe that these two individuals actually represent the same species, the Black Lemur. Yet they do indeed because this animal displays a marked degree of sexual dimorphism. Males and females have completely different color patterns. While this trait isn’t exclusive to this mammal, it remains quite rare. […]
Traveller’s Palm
Traveller’s Palm Facts The Traveller’s Palm or Ravenala constitutes a unique type of plant endemic solely to the island of Madagascar. Yet, the problem remains, however, that the species is uniquely not even a true palm. The ravenala is actually a member of a flowering plant family which also appears closely related to the Bird […]
