Herein we present to you our choice of 6 Extremely Localized Invertebrates. Our magnificent world teems with millions of species, most of whom inhabit wide ranges of the world. Yet some of them, however, have more limited territories. Most rare of all are those who, for various reasons, can only be found in extremely tiny […]
Oilbird
Oilbird Facts Related Articles Oilbird Physical Description The incredible Oilbird fully merits appreciation by those lucky enough to encounter it. Yet it does so on both the personal level, for its appearance, and the scientific level, due to its uniqueness. In this animal, Nature created one of its most distinctive avian species. One of the […]
Irrawaddy Dolphin
Irrawaddy Dolphin Facts Related Species Irrawaddy Dolphin Physical Description Unlike many mammals, the truly remarkable Irrawaddy Dolphin displays no noticeable signs of sexual dimorphism. This fact further makes it one of the few cetaceans for which this holds true. Furthermore, the marvelous mammal remains relatively small compared to other species of dolphin. That’s because this […]
Madagascar’s Astounding Inhabitants
Madagascar’s Astounding Inhabitants continue to surprise and amaze us all with the tenacity and sheer variety of life in this rather amazing location. Furthermore, many of the different and incredible species found here exist endemically nowhere else on the planet. We sincerely hope you enjoy the information you find herein, and that it engenders an […]
Rainbow Grasshopper
Rainbow Grasshopper Facts Related Articles Rainbow Grasshopper Physical Description Regardless of its extreme colorfulness and beauty, the Rainbow Grasshopper remains average-sized among related species. It does, however, display a degree of sexual dimorphism. Females average a length of about 1.4 in (35 mm), but males only reach 0.8 in (20 mm). Yet, unlike many related […]
9 Truly Magnificent Mantises
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 Related Articles Yeti Crab Physical Description Regardless of its rather remarkable appearance, the Yeti Crab remains somewhat smaller than some related species. That’s because mature individuals typically attain an overall body length of about 6 in (15 cm), with no discernible sexual dimorphism. Furthermore, the most noticeable feature of the species, however, […]
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 Related Articles Vampire Moth Physical Description Given than the term Vampire Moth applies to eighteen different species, physical appearance rather naturally varies. However, some general physical characteristics do seem to apply to the various forms of Vampire Moth. Most have a wingspan of between 1.18 – 1.97 in (30 – 50 mm), […]
Mary River Turtle
Mary River Turtle Facts Related Articles Mary River Turtle Physical Description The eye-catching Mary River Turtle clearly draws the attention of those who encounter it. It actually has several characteristics that make it an intriguing reptile. Most people consider its sheer appearance, however, to be its most astonishing physical feature. The sheer size of the […]
