Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Public Domain Image Marine Iguana Facts The descriptive term of Marine Iguana serves as the most frequently used common name for this true marvel of evolution. It does go by other unofficial titles, though. These include the terms sea iguana, saltwater iguana, and Galapagos marine iguana. Among scientific professionals, however, it’s more typically […]Read More
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. […]
Bharal
Bharal Facts The truly astonishing Bharal lives in an extremely rugged and remote section of Asia. So remote is its habitat range, that few outsiders ever see this amazing creature. Therefore, and quite unfortunately, this animal has been little-studied. The first serious scientific observations of this ruminant did not occur until the year 1973. Previously, […]
Comet Moth
Source: https://bit.ly/2N4p6za Photographer: Sue Roehl CC License: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Comet Moth Facts The term of Comet Moth serves as only one of the common names for this incredibly beautiful variety of Lepidoptera. The insect also goes by the alternate common name of the Madagascan moon moth. Its scientific name, meanwhile, is Argema mittrei. Regardless of which […]
Sperm Whale
Source: http://bit.ly/1Ghfa8m Photographer: Gabriel Barathieu CC License: https://bit.ly/3Clor2a Sperm Whale Facts The Sperm Whale constitutes the largest known species of toothed whale. It seems most numerous around the equator, and at the edges of ice packs in both hemispheres. The Sperm Whale also lives as a migratory cetacean. However, its migratory patterns remain less understood […]
Leopard Seal
Leopard Seal Facts Related Articles Leopard Seal Physical Description The fabulous Leopard Seal almost immediately grabs the attention of those individuals fortunate enough to view one of these magnificent creatures. Yet, this usually holds true for several reasons. That’s true since their not only beautiful, but also physically large. In this regard, the species additionally […]
North Sulawesi Babirusa
North Sulawesi Babirusa Facts Arguably, the North Sulawesi Babirusa has an appearance so distinctive that many consider it to be a prehistoric species. While not truly prehistoric, it does have a long history with humans. Additionally, the upward curving tusks of the males pose a serious problem for them. Due to their growth rate and […]
Feather Starfish
Feather Starfish Facts The magnificent Feather Starfish ranks as one of the most beautiful and unique species of marine animal found in any of the world’s oceans. Their origins date back to the Ordovician Period, which began more than 488 million years ago. Therefore, they remain one of the oldest known classes on the planet. […]
Eastern Tent Caterpillar
The adorable (look at that fuzzy physique) Eastern Tent Caterpillar represents the caterpillar form of a lappet moth species, also known as a tent caterpillar. Despite their adorable appearance, many agriculturalists consider this insect a pest. This is due to the fact that their voracious appetite will leave ornamental trees temporarily defoliated. The Eastern Tent […]
African Bush Pig
African Bush Pig Facts The African Bush Pig represents a rather large and powerful member of the wild pig family. Further, it also makes one very intimidating looking animal. This pig also constitutes one of the few animals whose numbers have actually increased over the past few decades. Unfortunately, this primarily occurred as a result […]
Cecropia Moth
Cecropia Moth Facts This stunning variety of Lepidoptera goes by a relatively simple common name. That’s the unflattering term of Cecropia Moth. The scientific name for it, meanwhile, remains that of the tongue-twisting term of Hyalophora cecropia. Regardless of which name one chooses to use to refer to it, though, one fact stands out. That’s […]