We hope that you will thoroughly enjoy this article about 4 Geological Wonders of Antarctica. There is far more to this region of the world than just the vast wasteland many people consider it to be. The features presented herein represent just a few of the marvels found there. So, sit back, and let us […]
McMurdo Dry Valleys
McMurdo Dry Valleys Facts First of all, the region collectively known as the McMurdo Dry Valleys easily ranks as one of the most extreme deserts known to man. This remains especially remarkable given one particular fact. That holds true because the incredible feature formed in a section of the continent of Antarctica. However, even in […]
Breathtaking Primates of the World
We hope that you enjoy this article on Breathtaking Primates of the World. As our closest relatives, these magnificent animals continually fascinate us. They exist in seemingly endless varieties and sizes, as well as highly varied habitats. But each and every one remains special in its own right. That’s partly because by observing them we […]
Breathtaking Asian Species
We hope that you enjoy this article on Breathtaking Asian Species. Every corner of the globe boasts marvelous and incredible forms of life. So here, we will break it down to a select few from this particular region only. All life is important, and beautiful in its own way. Here we will try to list […]
Javan Rusa
Javan Rusa Facts Firstly, it must be noted that the unique and impressive Javan Rusa has an extremely restricted endemic habitat range. However, the actions of mankind have also introduced it into a widespread portion of the Southern Hemisphere. Given its rather limited natural habitat range, as well as other factors, the IUCN has, quite […]
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. […]
Vervet Monkey
Vervet Monkey Facts Firstly, the rather remarkable Vervet Monkey constitutes a species of simian endemic to a specific portion of the world. However, the actions of mankind also introduced it to numerous other areas. Further, many researchers consider it to possess numerous human-like personality characteristics. Unfortunately for it, however, these include anxiety and hypertension. As […]
Dusky Dolphin
Dusky Dolphin Facts Despite its seemingly quite common presence, the marvelous Dusky Dolphin remains a bit of a mystery. People see the animal frequently, so experts presume its numbers to be abundant. Yet, no relevant information is available concerning its numbers. Furthermore, it is a protected species but not classified by the IUCN. This occurs […]
El Tatio
El Tatio Facts The quite incredible El Tatio forms an extensive, highly active geyser field. This marvel of geology also sits at a high elevation, within the snow-capped Andes Mountains. Located in the northern section of Chile, in South America, El Tatio sits at an altitude of roughly 14, 173 ft (4,320 m). In terms […]
Toad Bug
Toad Bug is the common name for an unusual family of roughly 100 species of small to average size insects classified within the suborder of Heteroptera. Their generally used name comes from the rather strong physical resemblance to toads. Their skin generally has a rather mottled, warty appearance and they also move with a hopping motion. They even capture […]
