Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Facts The rather fascinating, if repugnant to many, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach ranks as one of the largest known species of the cockroach on earth. It also might surprise many of our readers to learn that within its native range, many people keep specimens of this invertebrate, and related species, as pets. Yet, […]
Pinecone Fish
Pinecone Fish Facts Related Articles Pinecone Fish Physical Description First of all, the term of Pinecone Fish perfectly suits this amazing creation of Nature. That holds true due to the general appearance of the fascinating animal. It also applies equally to both genders, because none of the various forms of the strangely named Beryciforme display […]
Ghost Mantis
Source: http://bit.ly/2BtdVIC Photographer: Steve Smith CC License: http://bit.ly/2JszWtI Ghost Mantis Facts Even among the many related species, the remarkable Ghost Mantis stands out for its mastery of camouflage. However, fortunately for it, this rather impressive creature currently inhabits a moderately wide range of the earth. Yet, regardless of its great impressiveness, it also ranks as […]
Sunset Moth
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 […]
Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat
Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat Facts Related Articles Source: https://bit.ly/2u0OzOA Photo: Island Conservation Society CCL: https://bit.ly/1GZ2EOO Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat Physical Description Uniquely, the extremely rare and highly threatened Seychelles Sheath-Tailed Bat stands out for several reasons. Some of them include factors other than sheer size. That holds true since the animal evolved as a comparatively diminutive member of […]
Tahina Palm
Source: http://bit.ly/1nx8AGk Photo: Henri Mercier CCL: http://bit.ly/2P4R3Ic Tahina Palm Facts Related Articles Tahina Palm Physical Description The Tahina Palm attains a height of roughly 59 ft (18 m). In diameter, the width of its fan-shaped leaves also often equals 1/4 the height of the tree itself. Imagine the huge shade provided by these. The rather […]
