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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
Marbled Cat Facts Related Articles Marbled Cat Physical Description The stunning Marbled Cat quickly captivates and amazes those fortunate enough to encounter one in the wild. The carnivore typically does so due more to its appearance, though, than its physical measurements. That’s because it’s smaller than many relatives. This tendency further holds true for individuals […]Read More
Blanket Octopus Facts The Blanket Octopus, or Tremoctopus, forms a genus of pelagic cephalopods. Also, the genus contains four currently known species that occupy surface to mid-waters in subtropical and tropical oceans. The common name of the breathtaking creature, understandably, occurs due to the long transparent webs it develops. Further, these connect the dorsal and […]Read More
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, […]
Bee Orchid Facts Related Articles Bee Orchid Physical Description Most notably, the best-known feature of the amazing Bee Orchid remains its unique appearance. That, obviously, is its extremely close resemblance to a bee, albeit a quite large one. It remains unknown if this serves some evolutionary purpose. Further, the sincerely fabulous plant often grows as […]
California Blue Dorid Facts Perhaps most notably, the informative term of California Blue Dorid serves as the common name for a particularly lovely form of marine slug. However, it also bears the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Felimare californiensis. While the names we use to speak of it may change, though, one fact […]
Pistol Shrimp Facts To the surprise of some, the term Pistol Shrimp applies to many species. In fact, it serves for any of the amazing members of the Alpheidae family of shrimp. This family also currently contains an astounding 1,119 recognized species. That’s a truly astounding number. All members of this family, however, remain characterized […]
Vietnamese Centipede Principle Facts The Vietnamese Centipede is super venomous. The venom can generate extreme pain, yet its toxin rarely causes life-threatening reactions. This particular species of centipede represents the only one to have a human fatality attributed to a bite (or maybe to allergic reaction). That is a dubious record to hold. Despite the common name, this arthropod […]
Barreleye Fish Facts Related Articles Barreleye Fish Physical Description Most notably, given that the term Barreleye Fish refers to several different species, physical differences do exist. However, one trait all members of the group share involves the eyes. In fact, this characteristic remains the most distinguishing physical characteristic of every species of Barreleye. That holds […]
Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion Facts What a terrifying creature the newly discovered Yosemite Cave Pseudoscorpion appears to be. Yet despite its fierce appearance, the invertebrate remains harmless to humans. Firstly, that occurs because the arachnid stays quite diminutive in size. In fact, it ranks as one of the smallest of all the roughly 3,000 known species […]
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Facts The rather fascinating, if repugnant to many, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach ranks as one of the largest known species of the cockroach on earth. It also might surprise many of our readers to learn that within its native range, many people keep specimens of this invertebrate, and related species, as pets. Yet, […]
Source: http://bit.ly/2Orm1oE Photo: Biophilia curiosus CCL: http://bit.ly/2QZT99x Draco Volans Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2APqFcA Photo: Charles J Sharp CCL: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi Draco Volans Physical Description Despite its fearsome appearance, the Draco Volans remains a rather moderate-sized lizard. That’s due to the fact that mature adults typically attain an average length of only about 12 in (30 […]
Gentoo Penguin Facts Related Articles Gentoo Penguin Physical Description The remarkable Gentoo Penguin never fails to captivate those fortunate enough to encounter it in its native environment. Yet it doesn’t do so merely due to its appearance. That also occurs due to its impressive physical statue, as has already been mentioned. The beautiful creature also […]
