Bald Uakari Facts Related Articles Bald Uakari Physical Description Regardless of its highly distinctive appearance, the Bald Uakari ranks as a rather small species of primate. Firstly, males average a head and body length measuring only 18 in (45.6 cm). Meanwhile, females only average a mere 17.3 in (44 cm). Thus, it exhibits a small […]
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 Related Articles Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Physical Description The breathtaking Lord Howe Stick Insect also stands out from related species for its sheer size. That’s because the marvelous arthropod has the ability to grow to a maximum known length of about 8 in (20 cm). However, the remarkable […]
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. Also, aside from the native Inuits who have […]
Spanish Shawl
Spanish Shawl Facts Related Articles Spanish Shawl Physical Description To be certain, without doubt, the amazing Spanish Shawl truly mesmerizes those fortunate enough to see it. The species nonetheless does not do so due to sheer physical size. That’s obvious because of the fact that it remains a physically diminutive creature. This even holds true […]
7 Unbelievable Amphibians
7 Unbelievable Amphibians Here we present to you our choices for 7 Unbelievable Amphibians, appearing in various locations around the world. The Order of amphibians itself actually contains about 7,000 known species. Of these, however, roughly 90% are either frogs or toads. These 7 Unbelievable Amphibians, and their related brethren primarily live in either temperate […]
7 Astounding Polar Creatures
7 Astounding Polar Creatures Nature thrives in virtually all regions of the globe, even those many people consider to be incapable of surviving a thriving ecosystem. Such is the case with these, our choices for 7 Astounding Polar Creatures. Certainly, they represent only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak, when it comes to […]
Sea Spider
Sea Spider Facts Related Articles Sea Spider Physical Description Given the vast number of types of Sea Spider, physical characteristics quite naturally vary widely among the numerous different species. However, no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism presents itself among any of the known varieties. For example, leg spans range from a minuscule 0.04 in (1 […]
Trogloraptor
Trogloraptor Facts Related Articles Trogloraptor Physical Description The amazing Trogloraptor ranks as a moderately large variety of arachnid, yet the invertebrate displays no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism, as many related species do. Both genders possess an average body length of roughly 04. in (10 mm). The legs, however, grow rather over-sized, giving adults an […]
6 Startling Evolutionary Adaptations
6 Startling Evolutionary Adaptations Nature takes paths beyond our ability to count in its never ceasing efforts at evolution. Some succeed…while some do not. However, from time to time we encounter the results of one of these paths that differs significantly from the majority. When we do, they sometimes terrify us, occasionally enthrall us, but […]