We present the extraordinary mushroom species known as Mycena Chlorophus. Despite what some might think, you have not been magically transported to the mythical world of Pandora. However, this mushroom does indeed (unlike other plants you know) emit a natural bioluminescence. Botanists first described this unique fungus in 1860. What a surprise they probably found […]
Black Banded Sea Krait
The Black Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda semifasciata or Chinese sea snake, constitutes a dangerous species of sea snake. Fortunately, they typically remain timid in nature, unless under serious threat. Unlike all other known species of sea snake, the Chinese sea snake is almost as much at home on land as in the ocean. Not what you […]
Red Veined Darter
The Red Veined Darter is a dragonfly of the genus Sympetrum that exist all over southern Europe. Since the 1990’s, it has become increasingly present in northwest Europe, including Britain and Ireland. Interestingly, genetic and behavioral evidence shows that the Red Veined Darter is not closely related to the other members of the Sympetrum genus. If this […]
Asian Giant Hornet
The Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia, which includes the subspecies of Japanese giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia japonica), is the largest hornet that scientists know of. The insect is colloquially popular as the yak-killer hornet in some regions. These insects are native to temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. Their body length is approximately 2 in (50 mm), […]
