Goose-Beaked Whale Facts The often-overlooked Goose-Beaked Whale actually represents the most widely distributed of all known varieties of beaked whales. The scientific name of this rather remarkable animal (Ziphius cavirostris) derives from a combination of both Greek and Latin words. The first known description of this species occurred in 1823, by French anatomist Georges Cuvier. […]
Reindeer
Reindeer Facts Perhaps most notably, the common name of Reindeer applies to a specific variety of deer with a total of 15 subspecies. All of these live as native to specific, and rather harsh, sections of the world. In some ways, this aids in their survival, however. The same awesome animal also goes by the […]
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Rainbow Eucalyptus Facts The living kaleidoscope known as the absolutely beautiful Rainbow Eucalyptus forms the only species of eucalyptus tree endemic to the Northern Hemisphere. It can also now be found growing in numerous other parts of the world. This has come about due to its (eminently understandable) popularity as an ornamental tree. Yet beauty […]
Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane Facts Firstly, the term Wolfsbane serves as one of the common names given to any of the closely related plants within a single genus. Secondly, this genus actually includes many varieties of flora. That’s due to the fact that the group consists of more than 250 different recognized plants. Also, almost every known […]
Agouti
Agouti Facts Agouti serves as the collective term for several species of rodents. All species of this animal remain endemic to a specific range of the Northern Hemisphere. Several of the varieties of this animal have also been introduced into portions of the West Indies. There it remains considered an invasive species. Furthermore, genetically, scientists […]
Carolina Silverbell
Carolina Silverbell Facts This breathtaking flora most frequently goes by the only slightly descriptive common name of the Carolina Silverbell. Yet it’s not the only general name it holds. It’s also known as the mountain silverbell, snowbell tree, and opossum wood, among others. Within the scientific community, however, it’s more often referred to by its […]
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Golden Tortoise Beetle Facts Perhaps most notably, the Golden Tortoise Beetle represents a rather incredible looking insect. Further, entomologists presently classify it as a member of the leaf beetle family. Also, this gorgeous natural marvel of Nature remains native to a specific portion of the Northern Hemisphere. Fascinatingly, it also developed a very special relationship […]
Lone Star Tick
Lone Star Tick Facts Firstly, the rather tiny yet Lone Star Tick remains surprisingly dangerous. Furthermore, it represents a species of tick endemic to a restricted portion of the Northern Hemisphere. Over the past three decades, the invertebrate also appears to be spreading outside its endemic range. Further, the species goes through three life cycle […]
Begonia
Begonia Facts Firstly, the simple term of Begonia actually serves as the common name for any of the plant species within a certain genus. Secondly, and quite amazingly, this fascinating genus has a truly enormous number of separate species contained within it. That’s because the group presently includes more than 1,400 known varieties. Even more […]
Lily of The Valley
Lily of the Valley Facts Perhaps most notably, the highly descriptive term of Lily of the Valley serves as one of the common names for a distinctly sweetly scented species. However, this marvelous beauty also goes by the alternate common names of the May bells, Mary’s tears, and Our Lady’s Tears. But, its difficult to […]
