Source: https://bit.ly/2IbACmA Photographer: Pinku Halder CC License: https://bit.ly/1xMszCg Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Facts The term Olive Ridley Sea Turtle serves as the common name for the rather amazing Lepidochelys olivacea. Although somewhat lengthy, the common name nevertheless remains descriptive. In addition, this fascinating sea creature forms the smallest of all known types of sea turtle. […]
10 Dazzling Denizens of the Depths
10 Dazzling Denizens of the Depths Throughout recorded history, few things have fascinated mankind more than the oceans and seas of our wonderful world. Part of that fascination was, of course, their movements and unpredictability. But perhaps even more, the unfathomable array of life with which the waters teemed drew our collective attention. As examples […]
Icicle Mushroom
Icicle Mushroom Facts Related Articles Icicle Mushroom Physical Description Given that multiple forms of the Icicle Mushroom exist, one fact understandably stands out. That’s because certain physical differences quite naturally exist between them. Some of these characteristics nevertheless remain true to them all. Firstly, the stalk of the fascinating mushroom variety itself remains relatively short. Secondly, […]
Scottish Wildcat
Scottish Wildcat Facts First of all, the rather surprising Scottish Wildcat holds a very specific claim to fame, in a manner of speaking. That’s because it represents a variety of wild feline that virtually no one outside of its endemic range knows exists. That’s partly due to the fact that it strongly resembles a domestic […]
7 Truly Breathtaking Mammals
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Goldsmith Beetle
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Red Beach
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7 Stunning North American Lepidoptera
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Goose-Beaked Whale
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Tiger Flower
Tiger Flower Facts Tiger Flower serves as one of the common names for the truly stunning variety of flora known to scientists as the Tigridia pavonia. In addition to this, the gorgeous plant also goes by the somewhat unusual names Mexcian Shell Flower and Jockey’s Cap. The beauty received that technical name due to the […]
