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
Mantis Shrimp
Mantis Shrimp Facts Related Articles Mantis Shrimp Physical Description Quite understandably, given the large number of types of Mantis Shrimp, physical differences exist. Certain natural traits remain consistent among all recognized species in the fabulous suborder, however. That’s the very basis of the common grouping, in fact. Since Nature loves variety, the various species display […]
English Oak
English Oak Facts Related Articles English Oak Physical Description The English Oak appears as a rather large, deciduous species, and also seems to be capable of reaching heights of as much as 60 ft (18 m). Rather astonishingly, the trunk circumference also sometimes reaches the same measurement. Its leaves also develop lobed and reach lengths […]
Sea Otter
Sea Otter Facts Related Articles Sea Otter Physical Description The Sea Otter ranks as one of the smallest species of marine mammals. However, it also represents the heaviest known type of mustelid. The species displays a small degree of sexual dimorphism, with males being larger than females. Adult males average about 75 lb (34 kg) but sometimes […]
Lichen Katydid
Lichen Katydid Facts Lichen Katydid Physical Description The remarkable Lichen Katydid carries the principle of camouflage further than any other known species of katydid. Further, its body primarily displays varying shades of green in color. Also, all portions of the body possess spindly protrusions. These aid in creating the appearance of the lichen it inhabits […]
Giant Weta
Giant Weta Facts Giant Weta Physical Description The different forms of Giant Weta by no means form the largest of insects, with the largest species (which inhabits only Little Barrier Island) reaching about 4 in (10 cm) in length. Yet they do, however, rank among the heaviest of all insects that scientists know of. The […]
Striped Pyjama Squid
Striped Pyjama Squid Facts Striped Pyjama Squid Physical Characteristics The Striped Pyjama Squid is quite diminutive. Their mantle usually reaches only 2 in (5 cm) in length and their appendages are also quite short. These average only 1 in (2.5 cm) long. The species possesses eight arms, as well as two tentacles used for feeding […]
Wood Frog
Wood Frog Facts Related Articles Wood Frog Physical Description The amazing Wood Frog never fails to fascinate those who know of its incredible attributes. These, though, have nothing to do with its size or visual appeal. Evolution provided it with extraordinary traits regardless of any of these so-called normal qualities. Though sincerely incredible in some […]
Olive Sea Snake
Source: http://bit.ly/1iUjOTs Photo: Richard Ling CCL: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Olive Sea Snake Facts Related Articles Olive Sea Snake Physical Description The Olive Sea Snake attains an average length of just over 6 ft (2m). Its flattened tail also allows it to swim powerfully through the ocean. Though it breathes air, it possesses an extremely large lung which allows […]
King Cobra
King Cobra Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2DahOUf Photo: Marathekedar93 CCL: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi King Cobra Physical Description Quite remarkably, the beautiful but deadly King Cobra averages about 13 ft (4 m) in length. Exceptional individuals, however, sometimes attain a length of a much as 18.5 ft (5.6 m). Both measurements far outdistance any other known venomous snakes, […]
Bosnian Pine
Bosnian Pine Facts Related Articles Bosnian Pine Physical Description The rather remarkable Bosnian Pine represents a plant species known for the distinctiveness of its seed cones. In addition, when these first appear, they show a rather bright purplish blue in color. These cones also reach an average length of roughly 4 in (10 cm). Yet, […]