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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
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 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 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 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 […]
Source: http://bit.ly/1n8zWQk Photo: Jonathan Zander CCL: http://bit.ly/2P4R3Ic Gharial Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2RDwEqC Photo: Charles J Sharp CCL: http://bit.ly/2zBWbKi Gharial Physical Description Despite being less well-known than some of its relatives, the fascinating Gharial nonetheless remains a physically impressive species. In fact, this particular reptile represents one of the largest of all known crocodilians, at […]
Red Veined Darter Facts The highly descriptive, as well as accurate, term of Red Veined Darter serves as one of the common names for a striking variety of dragonfly. Some people also know this wonder of nature by yet another common name, choosing to call it simply the nomad. The name by which most professional […]
Blue Whale Facts This magnificent work of Nature and evolution is best known by the common name of the Blue Whale. Scientists, meanwhile, know it better by its technical name. That, however, is the far more difficult to pronounce term of Balaenoptera musculus. Regardless of which name one chooses to use to refer to it, […]
Arizona Bark Scorpion Facts Most notably, but perhaps not surprisingly, the Arizona Bark Scorpion, Centruroides sculpturatus, is fairly dangerous. To clarify, this truly impressive invertebrate is the most poisonous scorpion in North America. Thankfully, however, envenomings rarely occur. Though not commonly fatal, the effects of its venom can last as long as 72 hours. In […]
Musk Beetle Facts Firstly, the distinctive term Musk Beetle serves as the name for a specific species of moderate-sized longhorn beetle. This rather fascinating insect evolved as solely endemic to a rather highly restricted portion of Europe. Secondly, this rather remarkable invertebrate derives its name from the odor it sometimes emits. However, it rarely does […]
Beluga Whale Facts The Beluga Whale, also popular as white whale and Delphinapterus leucas, is an extremely distinctive whale, and an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It also forms one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. This white whale is also rather famous […]
