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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
Giant Atlas Moth Facts Perhaps most notably, the aptly named Giant Atlas Moth ranks as one of the largest species of Lepidoptera in the world. In point of fact, only one known species possesses a greater wingspan. This fact alone makes it stand out from its peers. Only one other species, meanwhile, has a slightly […]
Rosy Maple Moth Facts Related Articles Rosy Maple Moth Physical Description The fabulous Rosy Maple Moth perfectly demonstrates the fact that size has no bearing on beauty in Nature. That’s because the delicate marvel actually ranks as the smallest of what’s known as the silk moths. Compared to moths overall, though, it’s an average-sized species. […]
Southern Flannel Moth Facts This gorgeous variety of Lepidoptera most commonly goes by the name of the Southern Flannel Moth. It’s actually better known for its immature stage, however. This stage of its life cycle, in fact, has multiple names that it goes by. These multiple terms include the asp, Italian asp, puss caterpillar, opossum […]
Source: https://bit.ly/2IcZud5 Photo: Rick Goldwaser CCL: https://bit.ly/1ryPA8o Bristlecone Pine Facts Related Articles Bristlecone Pine Physical Description The amazing Bristlecone Pine truly remains one of the most unusual trees on the planet. In fact, it develops a most distinctive shape. That holds true because the trunks of the amazing type of pine develop in extremely gnarled […]
Pinta Island Tortoise Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2ARKQXv Photo: Vince Smith CCL: http://bit.ly/2xLZ0ap Pinta Island Tortoise Captive Breeding Efforts Experts made repeated attempts to breed Lonesome George with related species. However, any offspring would not be representational of a true Pinta Island Tortoise. Eggs occurred many times, yet all proved unviable and failed to hatch. […]
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat Facts Most notably, the IUCN currently lists the Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat as one of the rarest animals on earth. This extremely remarkable marsupial therefore holds the lamentable status of Critically Endangered. This status currently appears on the organization’s published Red List of Threatened Species. The animal further forms one of only three […]
Bhutan Glory Facts Most notably, Bhutan Glory serves as the much more pronounceable common name for the visually stunning Bhutanitis lidderdalii. By either name, this truly magnificent species of butterfly presently remains a subject of some debate among members of the scientific community. Further, this scientific debate has been ongoing for an extensive period. That’s […]
Yunnan Golden Monkey Facts Firstly, the Yunnan Golden Monkey also bears other common names, including the Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey. This alternate name rather understandably derives from the unique flattened shape of the nose. Most notably, researchers believed this breathtaking primate to be extinct until the year 1962. However, at that time, local residents fortunately rediscovered […]
Red Wolf Facts Related Articles Red Wolf Physical Description The remarkable Red Wolf, like so many of its wild relatives typically captures the attention of those few fortunate enough to encounter one in the wild. Yet, it typically does so due to its appearance rather than sheer size. It’s typically smaller than its gray wolf […]
Sunset Moth Facts This living kaleidoscope most commonly goes by the simple but appropriate name of the Sunset Moth. The truly stunning insect also goes by another common term, though. That alternate name’s that of the similar Madagascan Sunset Moth. The scientific name for this wonder of Nature, however, remains decidedly far more difficult to […]
