Source: https://bit.ly/2N4p6za Photographer: Sue Roehl CC License: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Comet Moth Facts The term of Comet Moth serves as only one of the common names for this incredibly beautiful variety of Lepidoptera. The insect also goes by the alternate common name of the Madagascan moon moth. Its scientific name, meanwhile, is Argema mittrei. Regardless of which […]
Rosy Periwinkle
Rosy Periwinkle Facts Firstly, the Rosy Periwinkle has far more to offer than just beauty. It forms a beautiful plant with incredible botanical usefulness. This stunning species also holds the unfortunate distinction of presently being quite rare and endangered. Secondly, its truly majestic beauty has another side effect. That holds true due to the fact […]
Fossa
Source: http://bit.ly/1GxkjO6 Photographer: Ran Kirlian CC License: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Fossa Facts The Fossa constitutes a unique animal. Individuals actually combine many of the physical traits of civets, felines, and mongooses Rather surprisingly, its scientific name means hidden anus (from Greek). Cryptoprocta ferox lives only on the island of Madagascar. It remains secretive by nature and has not been […]
Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Source: https://bit.ly/2O8Xb0x Photographer: Frank Vassen CC License: https://bit.ly/2DuliCV Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The bizarre-looking Lowland Streaked Tenrec forms an extraordinarily unique species of Tenrec. The species has also 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 […]
Gray Mouse Lemur
Source: http://bit.ly/1i9nglT Photographer: Anni Hamalainen Gray Mouse Lemur Facts The Gray Mouse Lemur has something in common with homo sapiens, but it is something quite regrettable, however. Researchers trekking through the forests of western Madagascar found something rather disturbing. While looking for a radio-tagged female of the species (Microcebus murinus) they found a single male […]
Coconut Crab
Coconut Crab Facts The Coconut Crab is an extremely large species of terrestrial hermit crab. In fact, this animal remains the largest known land-dwelling arthropod on Earth. Further, 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 […]
Kalanchoe
Source: http://bit.ly/2Sgnq3q Photo Credit: Forest and Kim Starr CC License: http://bit.ly/2IwGIlo Kalanchoe Facts First of all, the term Kalanchoe serves as the collective common name for an extensive genus of tropical, flowering succulents. Currently, scientists classify roughly 125 known species of plants within the group. However, many other species also presently remain under consideration for […]
Black Lemur
Black Lemur Facts Firstly, many find it difficult to believe that these two individuals actually represent the same species, the Black Lemur. However, they do indeed, because of a remarkable evolutionary trait. This occurs due to the fact that males and females of this remarkable primate have completely different color patterns. Although this trait isn’t […]
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 […]
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Facts The rather fascinating, if repugnant to many, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach ranks as one of the largest known species of the cockroach on earth. It also might surprise many of our readers to learn that within its native range, many people keep specimens of this invertebrate, and related species, as pets. Yet, […]
