Source: http://bit.ly/2F5PepJ Photo: Karla Yannín Alcázar Quintero CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2GrR5VT Photo: Jorge Figueroa CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Paricutin History Firstly, about three weeks prior to the actual eruption, people near Paricutin village heard rumbling noises that resembled thunder. These were actually extremely deep magmatic earthquakes. Secondly, Paricutin also began as a small fissure in a […]
Elephant Beetle
Elephant Beetle Facts First of all, Elephant Beetle forms the common name of a particular species of the scarab beetle. Furthermore, only 3 known subspecies of this rather impressive and extremely large and powerful insect currently exist. In addition, all currently known varieties of the remarkable invertebrate appear to have evolved as Neotropical creatures. The […]
Mexican Mole Lizard
Source: http://bit.ly/2AZIIwJ Photo: marlin harms CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p Mexican Mole Lizard Facts Related Articles Mexican Mole Lizard Physical Description First of all, the breathtaking species known as the Mexican Mole Lizard remains a rather diminutive variety of reptile. That’s because individuals attain a maximum known length of roughly 9.5 in (24 cm). In addition, the width […]
Wheel Bug
Wheel Bug Facts Perhaps most notably, the attention-grabbing term of Wheel Bug remains quite unique. It also serves as the accepted common name of a particularly distinctive member of a scientific classification Family known as Assassin Bugs. Although most people refer to all insects as bugs, only species placed within the scientific Order of Hemiptera […]
Arizona Bark Scorpion
Arizona Bark Scorpion Facts Most notably, but perhaps not surprisingly, the Arizona Bark Scorpion, Centruroides sculpturatus, is fairly dangerous. To clarify, this truly impressive invertebrate is the most poisonous scorpion in North America. Thankfully, however, envenomings rarely occur. Though not commonly fatal, the effects of its venom can last as long as 72 hours. In […]
American Crocodile
Source: http://bit.ly/2DnZ5p5 Photo: Ken Mayer CCL: http://bit.ly/2xQPH8p American Crocodile Facts Related Articles Source: http://bit.ly/2qFH6Cc Public Domain Image American Crocodile Physical Description Like all crocodilians, the fascinating American Crocodile developed as a quadruped, with four short, splayed legs, and a long, powerful tail. This majestic work of Nature also possesses a thick, scaly hide with rows […]
Brown Pelican
Brown Pelican Facts Related Articles Brown Pelican Physical Description The amazing Brown Pelican typically draws the attention of the viewer without fail. Yet, unlike some seabirds, it does so for more than reason. That’s due to the fact that it’s not just visually appealing, but also boasts some fairly impressive physical characteristics. It does distinguish […]
Southern Flannel Moth
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 […]
Honduran Rosewood
Honduran Rosewood Facts Related Articles Honduran Rosewood Physical Description The fabulous Honduran Rosewood usually attains a maximum height of roughly 98 ft (30 m), though most do not reach that height. Further, the blooms of this incredible tree also remain small in size, and typically a light yellow in color, and surprisingly lovely. It also remains best […]
Tabebuia
Tabebuia Facts Related Articles Tabebuia Physical Description The precise physical characteristics of the many forms of Tabebuia varies rather significantly between the different individual types. The various types of this flowering plant may be either deciduous or evergreen in nature. Also, the leaves of most varieties remain simple but some few possess ornately shaped leaves. […]
