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 […]
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 […]
7 Breathtaking Beaches of the World
7 Breathtaking Beaches of the World Here we present to you our choice of 7 Breathtaking Beaches of the World. Beaches represent one of the most popular of the wonders of Nature for many people in the world. But no two are the same. They come in an incredible variety. We hope you enjoy this […]
Coyote Gulch
Coyote Gulch Facts The breathtaking Coyote Gulch is a rather small tributary of a much larger river, known for its incredible geological features. Although the current water flow through the gulch amounts to no more than a trickle, over time it carved marvelous features. Furthermore, the astonishing Spooky Gulch, itself a wonder of Nature, represents […]
9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth
9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth Here we present to you our choice of 9 of the Weirdest Animals on Earth. Naturally, with an estimated 1-2 million animal species in the world, this list barely scratches the surface of those considered weird. And even that label remains entirely subjective, we know. If you have […]
Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls
Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls This tribute to Earth’s Many Stunning Waterfalls should come as no surprise to anyone. Water is the source of all life on this planet, and mankind has held a deep fascination with it since time immemorial. This fascination is only increased by the sheer beauty and splendor that Nature creates in […]
6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants
6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants Herein we present to you our choice of 6 Magnificent Carnivorous Plants. Certainly, these represent only a tiny fraction of the roughly 1,000 known varieties of plants that supplement energy from the soil and sun with that derived from the consumption of flesh, to be sure. Yet we hope that this […]
New Year’s Island
New Year’s Island Facts This rather tiny island actually represents only one of several islands in the world bearing the name on New Year’s Island. Despite its extremely tiny and seemingly barren surface area, it plays a surprisingly important role in its region. The original name, in Spanish, is Ano Nuevo Island. Fortunately, it also […]
Cobra Lily
Cobra Lily Facts The highly descriptive term Cobra Lily serves as the image-creating common name for a rather unique variety of carnivorous plant. Despite being considered rather uncommon in the wild, and having a highly limited and specific habitat range, the IUCN lists it as a species of Least Concern. Quite understandably, the common name […]
Sea Spider
Sea Spider Facts Sea Spider serves as the collective common name of a rather enormous order of marine arthropods, which includes more than 1,300 recognized species. Together, the various members of this order occur in virtually every ocean and sea around the world, including those that one might consider inhospitable. Although obviously not true spiders, or […]
