Hummingbirds are already known to be tiny, ranging among the smallest bird in the world. But the tiniest of them all is the Bee hummingbird, a species native to the entire Cuban archipelago, including the main island of Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud in the West Indies. The Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae), also […]
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37 Most Unusual Rock Formations From Around The World
Nature has so much to offer from stunning landscapes and majestic waterfalls, to lush and dense forests, incredible mountains, and wonderful beaches. We are indeed blessed with so much fascinating beauty, but one more naturally occurring phenomenon that leaves us in amazement are the remarkable and unusual rock formations around the world. From giant mushroom […]
34 Stunning Albino And Leucistic Animals That Exist In The World
Albino and leucistic animals, although they are rare in the wild, have nonetheless been sighted in our oceans swimming among their herd or on land in the vast savannas and forests. These creatures inhabit various ecosystems, while some of them have been born in zoos and sanctuaries. In some cultures, when an albino (or leucistic) […]
Lithops, An Unusual Succulent That Look Just Like Smooth Colorful Pebbles
Lithops, these succulents that look like smooth pebbles, so much that they have even been nicknamed ‘living stones’. If there are other stones lying around on the ground where they are growing, you might not be able to tell the difference at first glance and try to pick one up.Native to southern Africa, Lithops is […]
The Bat-eared Fox, A Stunning Fox From The African Savanna With Extraordinary Ears
The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis), a species of fox native to the African savanna, is known for its quite uncommon appearance. This mammal is easily recognized by its unusually enormous ears in proportion to its head, and its raccoon-like facial features. These exceptionally large ears are what earned this species its colloquial name Bat-eared fox. […]
Adorable Photos Of Young Owls Sleeping With Their Face Down
There are about 250 species of owls in the world, belonging to the order Strigiformes and categorised into two families. These two families comprises the Tytonidae (Barn and Bay owls) and the Strigidae (True Owls). Barn owls are of average size, have heart-shaped faces and long legs with powerful talons. As for True owls (which […]
Rare Golden Possum Rescued In Australia Looks Like A Real-Life Pokemon. Meet Pikachu!
A rare Golden possum nicknamed Pikachu was rescued when she was around 5 months old. One look at the adorable creature, and we can see how she earned the name ‘Pikachu’. Indeed, the striking similarities between the cute possum and the most iconic Pokémon character, Pikachu, cannot be missed. The golden possum was brought in […]
Top 12 Most Unusual and Creepiest Fish In The World
More than 70 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by the oceans, which are responsible for an estimated 50 – 80 % of the oxygen production and also supporting a myriad of tiny living organisms and larger creatures. Yet, so little is known about our oceans and the multitude of marine animals inhabiting the […]
These Frogs And Toads Having Almost Human-like Butt Cheeks Are Actually A Thing
All animals that have legs will have butts, as butt cheeks help animals to perform movement such as jumping, climbing, or crawling. Even though animals have butts, it can be a little challenging to see these directly due to the small sizes of some of these animals. Also, they will have to be at the […]
The Great Eared Nightjar, A Dragon-like Bird Straight Out Of A Fantasy Movie
The flying fire-breathing dragons may not exist in our current times, but this bird bearing a resemblance to the mythical creature does seem to come straight out of a fantasy movie! Its dragon-like features, mostly due to the small tufts of fluffy feathers on its head, surely captivates our attention and distinguishes it from other […]