We hope that you truly enjoy this article about Earth’s Many Astounding Beetles. As you will see herein, these amazing invertebrates come in a seemingly endless variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Nature, it seems, loves variety, and so do we. Creatures such as these have evolved some pretty astonishing, and often impressive, adaptations. Of […]
Sensational Christmas Namesakes of the World
We certainly hope that you enjoy these Sensational Christmas Namesakes of the World as much as we do. Some represent plants, while others represent invertebrates. However, all of them will amaze you in some way. Each has its own beauty, charm, and/or uniqueness. But, each of them has one thing in common; having Christmas as […]
Astounding Lizards of the World
We certainly hope that you enjoy and appreciate this article about Astounding Lizards of the World. Obviously, we cannot include all known species of lizard in this one compendium. That’s because science currently recognizes a total of 4,675 separate species of lizard. Herein we have included a scant handful, but we feel them to be […]
Incredible Sharks of the World
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, such as these !0 Extraordinary 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 of them, however, […]
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 […]
