Animals

Hernando de Soto – Conquistador, Explorer, and Economist

The character of Hernando de Soto has alternated between that of a vicious murderer and that of a noble adventurer. Around 1500, he was born to Francisco Mendez de...

Ficus Retusa Linn: The Oldest Bonsai Tree in the World

One of the oldest known bonsai trees is the Ficus Retusa Linn, which was brought from Taiwan and...

The Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Notophthalmus, the genus comprising the eastern newts, inhabits eastern North America. A different genus, Taricha, comprises the western...

The Best Planning and Planting a Herbs Garden

Every good herbs garden design book advises a designer gardener to first take your squared paper and in...

Iceland’s Breathtaking Rugged and Stunning Landscapes

From an eye-popping waterfall to a “petrified troll” in the sea. The remarkable pictures reveal the magic of...

Are Iguanas Poisonous?

Are Iguanas Poisonous? Iguanas are an invasive species in South Florida. They have atrophied venom glands that they use to inject their victims when they...

Domino Cuckoo Bee “Thyreus lugubris”

DESCRIPTION: A black Domino Cuckoo Bee with a distinctive spotted pattern of white hairs on the head, thorax, abdomen, and legs. The bees possess neither...

Giant Camel: The Vanished Colossus

How long ago did it become extinct? Around 1 million years ago, the giant camel became extinct. How long did it live? North America...

The Fuzzy Strange Poodle Moth

This fuzzy strange Poodle Moth is equal parts lovable and mystifying, definitely making you question the line between reality and science fiction. Therefore, setting...

Ili Pika – Magical Rabbit Endangered to Lost Forever

Are you ready to fall in love and have you heartbroken at the same time? The gorgeous rabbit that you’ve probably never heard of,...

The Amazing Arctic Hare: Nature’s Winter Wonder

The arctic hare (polar rabbit) is adapted largely to polar and mountainous habitats. The beautiful arctic hare survives with thick fur and frequently digs...

Pink Dolphin: The Mythical Looking Creature

Have you ever see a Pink Dolphin? Probably your answer will be “NO”. But here, you can see Pink Dolphin is a mythical-looking creature...

Magnificent Captures of Bears Family in Snowy Surroundings.

Wildlife French photographer Sylvain Cordier, stumbled upon the magnificent moment when he took the opportunity to capture the Polar Bears family set against the...

Rare Golden Penguin Spotted Along the Shore of Antarctica

Tourists aboard the National Geographic Journey to Antarctica cruise were amazed by the sightings of a lovely golden penguin in the middle of a...

Pygmy Marmoset: The Smallest Monkey in the World

The Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest monkey in the world. This petite monkey is native to the rainforests of the western Amazon Basin in...