We present to you our choice of 9 Truly Magnificent Mantises. The mantis, or praying mantis, as it is known to many, ranks as one of the supreme predators in the insect world. Yet this amazing creature, in many instances, also ranks as among the most beautiful. In it, Nature has combined the efficiency of […]
Yeti Crab
Yeti Crab Facts Rather understandably, this highly unusual crustacean bears the common name of Yeti Crab. First discovered in 2005, the fascinating animal now ranks as one of the most unusual types of crustaceans known to man. It also has highly specific habitat requirements, which makes it of great interest to many researchers. Further, the […]
6 Amazing South American Species
Here we present to you our choice for 6 Amazing South American Species. Every portion of our beautiful world plays host to a variety of life, and this region is certainly no exception. This region teems with life in myriad forms. Many of those amaze us, to be certain, but we have only listed a […]
Vampire Moth
Vampire Moth Facts The term Vampire Moth applies to a genus consisting of eighteen species of moth, each of which shares a unique attribute. Each member of this rather amazing genus, in addition to other sources of food, also sometimes feeds on the blood of vertebrates. The various species evolved in different parts of the […]
Diving Bell Spider
Diving Bell Spider Facts The astounding Diving Bell Spider remains the only known arachnid to spend its life nearly completely under the water. This remarkable arthropod only surfaces to refresh its supply of air and to occasionally bring prey to the surface. Also, its bite does not appear to pose a serious threat to humans. […]
9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth
9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth Here we present to you our choice of 9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth. Naturally, with an estimated 1-2 million animal species in the world, this list barely scratches the surface of those considered weird. And even that label remains entirely subjective, we know. If you have […]
Bald Uakari
Bald Uakari Facts The rather astonishing Bald Uakari easily ranks as one of the most distinctive simians known to researchers. Firstly, only four subspecies of this animal exist. But sadly, the IUCN presently lists all four of them as Vulnerable. In addition, each of the recognized subspecies also coexists within the same highly restricted and […]
6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants
6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants Herein we present to you our choice of 6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants. Certainly, these represent only a tiny fraction of the roughly 1,000 known varieties of plants that supplement energy from the soil and sun with that derived from the consumption of flesh, to be sure. Yet we hope that this […]
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Facts Also known as the tree lobster, the amazing Lord Howe Island Stick Insect represents a true marvel to researchers. This occurs due to the fact that the rather amazing invertebrate was thought to be extinct for more than 80 years. In fact, it ranks as the rarest known insect […]
Polar Bear
Polar Bear Facts Firstly, growing to roughly the same size as the Kodiak, the magnificent Polar Bear represents one of the two largest species of bear on earth. It has also, rather understandably, evolved to fill a highly specific ecological niche, given the unique nature of its environment. Aside from the native Inuits who have long […]
