Scottish Wildcat Facts The surprising Scottish Wildcat remains a variety of wild feline that virtually no one outside of its endemic range even knows about. Such a terrible shame. This rather adorable feline itself actually constitutes a subspecies of the equally little-known outside of its immediate area, European wildcat. Sadly, like many related species, this animal also […]
7 Truly Breathtaking Mammals
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 […]
Goldsmith Beetle
Goldsmith Beetle Facts The fascinating and appropriately named Goldsmith Beetle remains a little-known invertebrate. Aside from entomologists, few people outside of its native region know of this remarkable beetle. Not commonly seen by the general populace, this little beauty also represents a roughly average-sized member of the scarab beetle family. While it does have a listing in […]
7 Stunning North American Lepidoptera
7 Stunning North American Lepidoptera Few people would dispute the opinion that the Order of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) contains some of the most incredibly beautiful invertebrates in the world. They are also among the most widespread of all insects. Various species live throughout virtually all temperate and tropical portions of the Earth. It remains […]
Goose-Beaked Whale
Goose-Beaked Whale Facts The often-overlooked Goose-Beaked Whale actually represents the most widely distributed of all known varieties of beaked whales. The scientific name of this rather remarkable animal (Ziphius cavirostris) derives from a combination of both Greek and Latin words. The first known description of this species occurred in 1823, by French anatomist Georges Cuvier. […]
Bharal
Bharal Facts The astonishing Bharal lives in an extremely rugged and remote section of Asia. So remote is its habitat range, that few outsiders ever see this amazing creature. This animal has been little-studied. In fact, the first serious scientific observations of this rather remarkable ruminant did not occur until 1973. Previously, this fascinating recluse […]
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 […]
Sperm Whale
The Sperm Whale forms the largest known species of toothed whale. They appear to be endemic to every ocean on earth but seem most numerous around the equator, and at the edges of ice packs in both hemispheres. The Sperm Whale lives as a migratory cetacean. However, their migratory patterns remain less understood than most […]
Leopard Seal
Don’t let the seemingly gentle appearance of the Leopard Seal fool you. They are the second leading predator in all of Antarctica. The Leopard Seal draws its name from the presence of numerous spots on their bodies. This ocean-dwelling creature is also the second largest species of seal in the Antarctic. They are well-known for […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
