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
European Earwig
European Earwig Facts Related Articles European Earwig Physical Description Despite its occasionally rather disproportionately fierce reputation, the European Earwig remains a rather diminutive species of insect. Among individuals of this arthropod, no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism is displayed. Individuals average about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in body length. The body shape also generally presents as flattened […]
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, […]
Icicle Mushroom
Icicle Mushroom Facts Related Articles Icicle Mushroom Physical Description Virtually all forms of the amazing Icicle Mushroom have one thing in common. That’s the fact that they rarely fail to capture the attention of those individuals who encounter them. Between them, however, this appeal occurs due to a variety of reasons, due to their varied physical […]
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. […]
Tiger Flower
Tiger Flower Facts Related Articles Tiger Flower Physical Description The gorgeous Tiger Flower clearly remains a true pleasure to look upon, for those who know of it. That’s due to the fact that its brilliant blooms develop as two-tone. It’s therefore always presenting the world a combination of two lovely colors. But, even more fascinating […]
Bharal
Bharal Facts Related Articles Bharal Physical Description The beautiful Bharal rarely if ever fails to capture the immediate attention and appreciation of those individuals fortunate enough to encounter it in the wild. Unlike some of its relatives, though, it does so for several reasons. That’s because it’s not only lovely, but boasts respectable dimensions. In […]
Comet Moth
Source: https://bit.ly/2N4p6za Photo: Sue Roehl CCL: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Comet Moth Facts Related Articles Comet Moth Physical Description It’s worth noting, first of all, that the Comet Moth impresses for more than just its sheer size. That statistic does, however, bear elaborating on. Although the species ranks as large overall, though, it also displays a marked degree […]
Sperm Whale
Source: http://bit.ly/1Ghfa8m Photo: Gabriel Barathieu CCL: https://bit.ly/3Clor2a Sperm Whale Facts Related Articles Sperm Whale Physical Description You can easily distinguish and recognize the Sperm Whale by its extremely large head, relative to body length. Varying among individuals, the head represents between 25-35 percent of the entire body length. This species also displays the greatest degree […]