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 […]
Globe Skimmer
Globe Skimmer Facts The attention-grabbing term of Globe Skimmer serves as one of several common names for a remarkable species of dragonfly. The other names by which the invertebrate’s known include the wandering glider and the globe wanderer. Among scientists, including entomologists, however, it goes by an altogether different name. That’s the somewhat difficult to […]
Blanket Octopus
Blanket Octopus Facts The Blanket Octopus, or Tremoctopus, forms a genus of pelagic cephalopods. Also, the genus contains four currently known species that occupy surface to mid-waters in subtropical and tropical oceans. The common name of the breathtaking creature, understandably, occurs due to the long transparent webs it develops. Further, these connect the dorsal and […]
Marbled Cat
Marbled Cat Facts Related Articles Marbled Cat Physical Description The stunning Marbled Cat quickly captivates and amazes those fortunate enough to encounter one in the wild. The carnivore typically does so due more to its appearance, though, than its physical measurements. That’s because it’s smaller than many relatives. This tendency further holds true for individuals […]
Brown Mantis
Brown Mantis Facts The Large Brown Mantis has several subspecies, and one of them is the Stick Mantis Ghost from Bundaberg’s Turtle Sands. The Stick Mantis Ghosts are also generally not quite as aggressive as the original species. Yet, it has a defense display which makes the Mantis appear larger by flinging its front legs into […]
Orchid Mantis
Source: https://bit.ly/2Kc1erg Photographer: L. Viatour CC License: https://bit.ly/1p2b8Ke Orchid Mantis Facts The Orchid Mantis or Hymenopus coronatus is a creature which combines the qualities of unique beauty with that of the deadly efficiency of a predator. This insect remains rather popular for its brilliant coloring and a structure finely adapted for camouflage, mimicking parts of the orchid flower. The four […]
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 […]
Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis
Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis Facts Firstly, the Gambian Spotted-Eye Flower Mantis takes its name from two eyespots on the dorsal side of the abdomen of adult females. This species also ranks as less aggressive than most species of mantis, except during feeding when it becomes merciless. Rather uniquely, its eyes actually change color from day to night. At night […]
Arctic Fox
Arctic Fox Facts Related Articles Arctic Fox Physical Description The stunning Arctic Fox clearly impresses those fortunate to encounter one in the wild. That’s when they can even see it, given its incredible camouflage. The animal achieves that impression due more to its remarkable appearance than its sheer physical size. That’s because, despite its other […]
Indian Wolf
Indian Wolf Facts Related Articles Indian Wolf Physical Description The remarkable Indian Wolf represents another of those wonders of the natural world lesser known outside its native region. That fact thus creates quite a stir among those who view it for the first time. Though appreciated for many reasons, size doesn’t rank high among them. […]
