We hope that you enjoy this article on the Incredible Sharks of the World. These magnificent creatures have fascinated…and often terrified…mankind throughout history. Yet, just as with all creatures, no two species are exactly alike. These remarkable animals often play pivotal roles in their respective habitats, thus making them a vital link in the chain […]
7 Magnificent Wild Canines
Here we present to you our list of 7 Magnificent Wild Canines, each of them keystone species. Not all the wonderful canines on earth have been domesticated. Many untamed species still roam the earth, often playing pivotal roles in their respective ecosystems. All are worthy of respect, as they play the roles that Nature designed […]
8 Swoon-Worthy Caves
8 Swoon-Worthy Caves The breathtaking beauty of our world includes more than just what greets the eye on the surface or beneath the waves, but also extends beneath the surface. It takes in the many caves and tunnels found throughout the world, in nearly all regions. Here, in this world beneath the surface of the earth, we […]
10 Extraordinary Reptiles
10 Extraordinary Reptiles Our wonderful world hosts an astonishing array of life. Not to be outdone in this is the reptiles. These remarkable creatures come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. They also live in virtually all parts of the globe. Some find them fascinating, while others fear them. Regardless of what one may think […]
7 Spellbinding African Marvels
7 Spellbinding African Marvels Our choices for 7 Spellbinding African Marvels follow. To be certain, any such list remains entirely subjective, because criteria vary by personal opinion. But we here at Our Breathing Planet respect and admire the beauty of our world wherever it is found. We also encourage everyone to do likewise and do […]
Medusas Head
Medusas Head Facts The astounding Medusas head, also known as the Euphorbia Caput-Medusae represents a unique succulent in the genus Euphorbia. This amazing plant presents a short, central caudex. This immediately spreads into a mass of serpent-like items which resemble the head of Medusa and forms the source of the common name. Rather surprisingly, the […]
Devil’s Claw
Devil’s Claw forms the common name for a relatively small genus of hardy plants which also comprise a unique part of the sesame family. All of these evolved as endemic to the southern portions of Africa. The descriptive name derives from the unique physical appearance of the fruit of the plant. This fruit grows highly […]
Bat-Eared Fox
Bat Eared Fox Facts The fascinating looking Bat-Eared Fox forms a species of wild canine endemic to a rather restricted range of the world. In addition, its distinctive name derives from its unusually large ears, among the largest in relation to its body size. Unlike other canines, this unique animal will also occasionally form polygynous […]
Cape Honey Bee
The Cape Honey Bee is a particular subspecies of the Western honey bee. Due to several specific reasons, this insect is considered the most distinctive subspecies of the honey bee on earth. This species has evolved a unique reproductive adaptability. Most honey bee colonies will perish if the queen dies. Yet, if such an event […]
African Blackwood
African Blackwood Facts The African Blackwood constitutes a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae. The IUCN currently lists this species as Near Threatened. The rather interesting tree forms a rather economically important timber species within its native range. Its unique wood primarily gets used in the construction of musical instruments and high-quality furniture. The unique […]
