Source: http://bit.ly/29ei0D2 Photo: Michael Clarke CCL: https://bit.ly/3dxeFPE Tristan da Cunha Facts The term of Tristan da Cunha actually holds several distinctions. That’s because it serves as the moniker for both an island and an archipelago. To the local population, though, both forms of this marvel of geology simply bear the name of Tristan. It’s presently […]
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Facts The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is a comparatively large species of dolphin. Quite understandably, its name derives from its distinctive mottled coloring. Also, this species was first identified in 1828. Pronounced variations in coloring, size, and physical shape occurs between individual specimens. Further, its outgoing behavior towards humans has earned it a […]
Fiddler Ray
Fiddler Ray Facts The somewhat distinctive common name of Fiddler Ray actually applies to either of two species within the genus Trygonorrhina. The two remarkable species therein also occasionally go by the distinctive alternate common name of the banjo ray. Wholly regardless of the term one uses, though, the small genus in fact represents a […]
Red Canyon
Red Canyon Facts Firstly, the breathtaking Red Canyon forms an incredibly picturesque slot canyon in a rugged and rather remote region. The Canyon also sits adjacent to the equally stunning Bryce Canyon National Park, located in the state of Utah. In fact, the location remains a highly popular tourist attraction for those who admire the beauty […]
Erta Ale
Source: http://bit.ly/2SHWE5f Photo: Jan Markiewicz CCL: http://bit.ly/2IjEG4n Erta Ale Facts The short term of Erta Ale serves as the english language name for this spellbinding creation of naturally occurring geological forces. Like many such incredible features around the globe, it does have another, previously used moniker, though. It orginally bore the name of Irta’ale in […]
Buckskin Gulch
Buckskin Gulch Facts Buckskin Gulch represents a magnificent slot canyon located in a rather remote and isolated region of North America. This incredible marvel of geology also joins one of the tributaries of the Paria River, which itself forms a tributary of the Colorado River. Furthermore, the gorgeous Buckskin Gulch remains the longest and deepest known […]
Desert Locust
Desert Locust Facts Firstly, the Desert Locust remains a particularly dangerous variety of insect. That’s because enormous swarms of this invertebrate have periodically threatened agriculture in certain areas for centuries. Further, when a multitude of individuals swarm, as happens periodically, they are truly voracious. Given the vast numbers and voraciousness, these swarms have a terrifying […]
Abronia macrocarpa
Abronia macrocarpa Facts First of all, the Abronia macrocarpa remains a very rare and endangered type of flowering plant. Unfortunately, however, this species also has an extremely small natural territory remaining. Furthermore, experts did not identify the plant until 1972. The primary reason for this was the simple fact of its scarcity and distribution. Amazingly, […]
Reticulated Python
Reticulated Python Facts The amazing animal named the Reticulated Python is a particularly large variety of python. In fact, although not the most heavily built, the animal currently ranks as the longest snake on earth. That impressive fact alone makes the creature worthy of note. Just as with other types of pythons, though, this truly […]
Binturong
Binturong Facts The Binturong represents a quite rare species of viverrid. In fact, this faascinating species currently lists as Vulnerable. The IUCN made this determination due to a rapidly declining population. In addition, researchers acknowledge a total of nine known subspecies of this creature. Although often called a bearcat, this impressive animal actually has no […]
