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
Blue Shark
Blue Shark Facts The Blue Shark ranks as the only known variety of shark that experts actually call (comparatively, of course) docile. In fact, since the year 1580, reports indicate only 13 shark attacks involving the Blue Shark. Sadly for the animal, however, it remains one of the most widely fished sharks in any ocean. […]
Reindeer
Reindeer Facts Perhaps most notably, the common name of Reindeer applies to a specific variety of deer with a total of 15 subspecies. All of these live as native to specific, and rather harsh, sections of the world. In some ways, this aids in their survival, however. The same awesome animal also goes by the […]
Hornet Robberfly
Hornet Robberfly Facts The Hornet Robberfly is a fly species that has actually evolved to resemble a stinging hornet. This evolutionary camouflage provides remarkable protection. Unlike most flies, this one is carnivorous. In addition, it is an opportunistic hunter. They will attack a wide variety of insects including other flies, and even each other. The Hornet […]
Lowland Streaked Tenrec
Source: https://bit.ly/2O8Xb0x Photo: Frank Vassen CCL: https://bit.ly/2DuliCV Lowland Streaked Tenrec Facts The informative term of Lowland Streaked Tenrec serves as the most frequently used title for this highly distsinctive mammal. For the moment, it has no other broadly accepted general name. Though not unknown, that’s somewhat uncommon. Within the scientific community, though, it has another […]
Jewel Caterpillar
Jewel Caterpillar Facts The gorgeous Jewel Caterpillar, a member of the Dalceridae family, is the incredibly beautiful and translucent larval stage of the Acraga coa. Currently, scientists still know very little about either the caterpillar stage of the species or its adult counterpart. The brilliant color of the many spiny protuberances appears in contrast to the virtually transparent […]
Chinchilla
Chinchilla Facts The rather adorable Chinchilla is a small, crepuscular rodent slightly larger than a squirrel. Sadly, its adorable appearance has also long made it a target for furriers. Though normally calm and placid, if startled, the tiny creature proves to be a very agile jumper and can leap as far as 6 ft (1.8 m). […]
Crab Eating Fox
Principle Crab Eating Fox Facts First of all, the Crab Eating Fox remains a rather fascinating animal. Furthermore, it also ranks as an unusual moderate-sized species of wild canid. It also represents the only known living member of its genus. That fact alone makes the remarkable creature quite unique. In fact, the amazing animal possesses […]
Phyllium siccifolium
Phyllium siccifolium Facts Phyllium siccifolium names a type of leaf insect which has no acknowledged common name. It was, in fact, the first species of leaf insect recognized. Like all species of this rather unusual and distinctive type of insect and many related species, it remains a master of camouflage. This quite remarkable, and visually appealing, invertebrate […]
Crane Fly
Crane Fly Facts The Crane Fly serves as the collective name for any member of an enormous Family, which includes roughly4,250 known species worldwide. Most members of this Family possess oversized wings. Despite the great size of their wings, most of these invertebrates remain remarkably poor fliers. Insects of this type remain well-known for the slender […]
Volcano Rabbit
Volcano Rabbit Facts First of all, the definitely attention-grabbing term Volcano Rabbit serves as the common name for a single small species of rabbit. Furthermore, this particular and unique variety of rabbit also holds yet another highly distinguishing claim to fame. That’s because it evolved as endemic to an extremely restricted, and unique, range. Furthermore, […]