Source: http://bit.ly/2D5MGoZ Public Domain Image Marine Iguana Facts Related Articles Marine Iguana Physical Description The fabulous Marine Iguana evolved a form that almost instantly amazes those who encounter the animal. Unlike some reptiles, however, it does so due to a combination of several factors. These include overall general appearance, as well as sheer physical size. […]Read More
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Source: https://bit.ly/2IbACmA Photo: Pinku Halder CCL: https://bit.ly/1xMszCg Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts Related Articles Source: https://bit.ly/2O3rEgN Photo: Bernard Gagnon CCL: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Physical Description The comparatively small Olive Ridley Sea Turtle attains an average length of about 2 ft (61 cm). The species also displays a slight degree of sexual dimorphism. However, […]
Scottish Wildcat
Scottish Wildcat Facts Related Articles Scottish Wildcat Physical Description Perhaps most notably, the Scottish Wildcat has a rather striking appearance, to be certain. Nonetheless, it ranks as a rather small species of wild feline, compared to others. Like many animals, it also displays a moderate degree of sexual dimorphism. In its case, physical size represents the […]
Goldsmith Beetle
Goldsmith Beetle Facts Related Articles Goldsmith Beetle Physical Description Firstly, despite its rather obvious physical appeal, the wonderfully colorful Goldsmith Beetle remains a roughly average-sized variety of scarab beetle. This holds true because mature adults typically attain an average body length of about 1 in (2.5 cm). Furthermore, its bright yellow coloring also represents its […]
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 Related Articles Bharal Physical Description The beautiful Bharal ranks as a medium-sized form of caprid, which is a type of ruminant. This magnificent animal does display the trait of sexual dimorphism, but only a slight degree. The males grow slightly larger and heavier than the females. Overall, the animal attains an average head […]
Comet Moth
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Sperm Whale
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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 Related Articles North Sulawesi Babirusa Physical Description The North Sulawesi Babirusa represents yet another incredible species in Nature. While the tusks of the male represent an impressive feature, the bodies remain average-sized. Yet the females possess no tusks at all. Adults weigh an average of 220 lb (100 kg), and about […]
Feather Starfish
Feather Starfish Facts Feather Starfish Physical Description The Feather Starfish attains a rather average size of approximately 12 in (30 cm). Despite their moderate size, they display spectacular beauty. Their arms branch numerous times and result in as many as 200 branches. By and large, the more than 600 varieties display a vivid range of […]