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Greater Malay Chevrotain
Greater Malay Chevrotain Facts Related Articles Greater Malay Chevrotain Physical Description Despite its relatively tiny size, the Greater Malay Chevrotain holds some surprises in store for those who research it. That’s especially true of those new to knowledge of it. In fact, it actually constitutes one of the largest members of its genus. Further, the […]
Devil’s Flower Mantis
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Bullet Ant
Bullet Ant Facts Related Articles Bullet Ant Physical Description The powerful Bullet Ant ranks as a rather large variety of ant, like many of its related species. Workers also average around 0.7-1.3 in (18–30 mm) in length. In appearance, these comparatively small, yet extremely powerful, invertebrates strongly resemble reddish-black, wingless wasps, with its coloring. It also […]
Goliath Beetle
Goliath Beetle Facts Related Articles Goliath Beetle Physical Description Like most beetles, the Goliath Beetle possesses a reinforced first pair of wings. These serve as protective covers for its secondary pair of wings and abdomen. The second pair of wings is membranous and quite large. Only that pair remains useful for flying. When not […]
Bat-Eared Fox
Bat Eared Fox Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/1jRBoV0 Photo: Yathin S. Krishnappa CCL: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Bat-Eared Fox Physical Description First of all, the fur of the fascinating Bat-Eared Fox has a decidedly eye-catching appeal. That’s because it predominantly appears brown and tawny in color, at least in the majority of individuals. Also, the rather distinctive markings […]
Deathstalker Scorpion
DeathStalker Scorpion Facts Related Articles Deathstalker Scorpion Physical Description The fascinating Deathstalker Scorpion exhibits sexual dimorphism. This occurs due to the fact the males of the species average about 3 in (7.5 cm) in length. The females, however, average about 4 in (10 cm) in length. Despite the difference in length, both genders average roughly 2.5 […]
Cape Honey Bee
Cape Honey Bee Facts Related Articles Cape Honey Bee Physical Description At first glance, the wonderful Cape Honey Bee bears a striking resemblance to another variety of honey bee sharing the same range. Like that species, and many others, it also displays the physiological trait of sexual dimorphism. However, this trait also displays itself in […]
American Lobster
American Lobster Facts Related Articles American Lobster Physical Description Most notably, the incredible American Lobster ranks as a true heavyweight among its kind. That’s because the remarkable variety of crustacean typically attains a weight of about 9 pounds (4.1 kg). However, individual specimens sometimes weigh as much as an astounding 44 lb (20 kg). But, […]
Andean Mountain Cat
Andean Mountain Cat Facts Related Articles Andean Mountain Cat Physical Description Firstly, the top coat of an Andean Mountain Cat is silvery-grey in color. Commonly the underside is white, with numerous dark spots and stripes. It also possesses black rings around the tail and limbs. Body length also sometimes reaches as much as 25 in […]
Plume Moth
Plume Moth Facts Plume Moth Physical Description The various species of Plume Moth vary rather widely in exact appearance, yet similarities do remain. Each member species has a wingspan ranging from 0.25-2 in (6-50 mm). The forewings typically consist of two slightly curved spars. These present numerous rough bristles. The hindwings of the Plume Moth […]