Giant Weta Facts The Giant Weta serves as the collective name for any one of 11 specific species in the genus Deinacrida, which itself also forms a sub-group of the 70 known species of Weta. Genetically, all remain rather close relatives of the common cricket. All Weta that we know of, including the giant one, […]
Striped Pyjama Squid
Striped Pyjama Squid Facts Firstly, the Striped Pyjama Squid is proof that names can be misleading. This holds true because this unusual ocean creature is not actually a species of squid but actually cuttlefish. They are also masters of camouflage and possesses the enviable ability to change their appearance at will. Also, they are able […]
Wood Frog
Wood Frog Facts Related Articles Wood Frog Physical Description The amazing Wood Frog never fails to fascinate those who know of its incredible attributes. These, though, have nothing to do with its size or visual appeal. Evolution provided it with extraordinary traits regardless of any of these so-called normal qualities. Though sincerely incredible in some […]
King Cobra
King Cobra Facts The truly impressive King Cobra remains best known for one outstanding fact. That’s the amazing statistic that it ranks as the longest known species of venomous snake known to man. Despite its great length, however, it remains rather surprisingly light. The common name of this reptile creates a great deal of confusion, […]
Bosnian Pine
Bosnian Pine Facts Likely the best known individual specimen of the rather astounding Bosnian Pine resides in Bulgaria. This specimen also bears the rather interesting name of Baikushev’s Pine. This particular individual tree stands roughly 79 ft (24 m) tall and experts also estimate its age to be least 1,300 years, perhaps even older than […]
Bee Orchid
Bee Orchid Facts Firstly, the Bee Orchid represents the common name for this mesmerizing species. The surprisingly shaped small perennial also forms a herbaceous plant in the family Orchidaceae. Rather unsurprisingly, the plant draws its common name from its distinctive appearance. That occurs because of, to many, the resemblance of the blooms to a comically […]
California Blue Dorid
California Blue Dorid Facts Perhaps most notably, the informative term of California Blue Dorid serves as the common name for a particularly lovely form of marine slug. However, it also bears the difficult to pronounce scientific name of the Felimare californiensis. While the names we use to speak of it may change, though, one fact […]
Pistol Shrimp
Pistol Shrimp Facts To the surprise of some, the term Pistol Shrimp applies to many species. In fact, it serves for any of the amazing members of the Alpheidae family of shrimp. This family also currently contains an astounding 1,119 recognized species. That’s a truly astounding number. All members of this family, however, remain characterized […]
Vietnamese Centipede
Vietnamese Centipede Principle Facts The Vietnamese Centipede is super venomous. The venom can generate extreme pain, yet its toxin rarely causes life-threatening reactions. This particular species of centipede represents the only one to have a human fatality attributed to a bite (or maybe to allergic reaction). That is a dubious record to hold. Despite the common name, this arthropod […]
Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin Facts Related Articles Gentoo Penguin Physical Description The remarkable Gentoo Penguin never fails to captivate those fortunate enough to encounter it in its native environment. Yet it doesn’t do so merely due to its appearance. That also occurs due to its impressive physical statue, as has already been mentioned. The beautiful creature also […]
