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
Mandarin Duck
Mandarin Duck Facts Related Articles Mandarin Duck Physical Description The breathtaking Mandarin Duck almost instantly captures the attention of those who encounter it, and for obvious reasons. Its sheer beauty ranks it among the most beautiful birds of its kind in the world. Yet, it’s not a large one, being only a medium-sized species. It […]
Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle Facts Related Articles Honeysuckle Physical Description Impressively, the majority of the known types of Honeysuckle evolved as comparatively strong twining climbers. On all of these, the leaves grow opposite, and develop as simple ovals. This visually appealing foliage also averages about 4.5 in (10 cm) in length. Although most evolved as deciduous, some develop […]
Lotus Corniculatus
Lotus Corniculatus Facts Related Articles Lotus Corniculatus Physical Description Astonishingly, though seemingly extremely delicate, the magnificent Lotus Corniculatus surprises most individuals for multiple reasons. That’s due to the fact that this particular variety of Angiosperm conceals a great many marvels. Among those is the fact that it’s actually quite hardy. Nonetheless, sheer physical size does […]
Bombax
Bombax Facts The rather lovely Bombax forms a rather impressive genus of primarily tropical trees. All of these exist within the mallow family. Currently, experts recognize a total of 5 species within this beautiful genus. Without a doubt, the best-known member of the genus is the visually remarkable B.ceiba. The various species also remain known […]
Giant Katydid
Giant Katydid Facts The remarkable Giant Katydid ranks as the largest known species of the katydid on earth. Worldwide, there appear to be roughly 6,400 recognized types of katydid extant. Sometimes people also refer to this invertebrate as the Giant Long-Legged Katydid, for the obvious reason. Though it possesses large wings, it rarely chooses to fly. […]
Snowdonia Hawkweed
Snowdonia Hawkweed Facts The small, quite lovely, and somewhat mysterious Snowdonia Hawkweed easily ranks as one of the rarest plants in the world. The remarkable species also goes by the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Heiracium snowdoniense. But, by either term, it’s a truly incredible work of Nature. Firstly, it represents a relatively […]
Crowned Eagle
Crowned Eagle Facts Related Articles Crowned Eagle Physical Description Clearly, in terms of size and beauty, the Crowned Eagle constitutes a highly impressive creature. This further holds true even when compared to other raptors. That remains true due to the fact that the bird ranks as the fifth largest known variety of eagle on earth. […]
Maguire Daisy
Maguire Daisy Facts Perhaps most notably the truly lovely Maguire Daisy represents a plant species with a unique status, for two separate reasons. However, this marvelous plant also goes by the alternate common name of the Maguire’s fleabane. Among professional researchers, however, it’s also known as the Erigeron Maguirei. But, by either name, it represents […]
Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit
Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit Facts Firstly, the Lower Keys Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris hefneri) remains perhaps the most endangered species of rabbit currently known to man. Those who discovered it chose, for reasons of their own, to name the dainty wonder of Nature in honor of Hugh Hefner. Furthermore, this dainty creature also holds yet […]
Gharial
Source: http://bit.ly/1n8zWQk Photo: Jonathan Zander CCL: http://bit.ly/2P4R3Ic Gharial Facts The relatively simple term of Gharial serves as the most often used common name for an impressive variety of crocodilian. This amazing reptile also goes by other alternate names, though, including such terms as the gavial and the fish-eating crocodile. The scientific name for it, meanwhile, […]