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 […]
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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 […]
Sun-loving Hippo Was Sighted Chilling On Its Back While Seemingly Getting A Tan
The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), commonly called the hippo, is the third-largest land mammal, after elephants and white rhinos. It is a large semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa. Although the hippo bears a physical resemblance to pigs and other terrestrial even-toed ungulates, the closest living relatives of the Hippopotamidae are cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc.), […]
18 Most Beautiful Crystals And Minerals You’ve Ever Seen
Nature has so many wonderful things to offer like magnificent landscapes, mountains, rivers, lakes and waterfalls. However, we tend to forget about the smaller things, since they are not immediately visible as they are hidden underground. Here, we are referring to the world of crystals and minerals, which can be of unique and striking beauty. […]
12 Of The Most Spectacular Hummingbirds In The World
There are about 338 different species of hummingbirds found only in the Americas. What makes them unique is their exceptional ability to hover for extended periods of time and even fly backwards. Despite their tiny physique, the male hummingbirds are among the most flamboyant birds in the world, often sporting an array of brilliantly colored […]
18 Most Bizarre Mushroom And Fungi Species In The World
Mushrooms – There are about 10,000 named species in North America, which comprise only a third or a fifth of all existing mushrooms. Some are edible, while others are considered poisonous and some other species have medicinal or hallucinogenic properties. They occur worldwide, in many different shapes, sizes and colors. However, the ultimate goal of […]
19 Most Magnificent Horse Breeds From Around The World
1. Akhal-Teke The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, “Golden Horses”. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan, although they are also found throughout Europe and […]
20 of the Largest Insects in the World
The largest group of insects that ever existed are the Meganisoptera (commonly but incorrectly referred to as Protodonata) or Griffenflies. They were predatory flying insects with wingspan of 12 – 75 cm. Like dragonflies, to which they were related, they had long narrow bodies, huge eyes, and strong jaws and spiny legs for grasping prey. […]
20 of the most beautiful moth species
There are around 160,000 unique moth species, and very often we tend to get carried away by the generalized idea that moths are pests and look scary, rather than a really beautiful creature full of wonderful characteristics. Some species have truly vibrant colours and shapes that rival those of butterflies. Here are 20 of the […]
Tomtato – This plant grows Tomatoes and Potatoes at the same time
Online based U.K.-based horticulture company Thompson & Morgan has developed a plant that grows both cherry tomatoes and potatoes called the Tomtato. The product was first announced in 2013, and now it’s finally commercially available. It’s been available now in Canada for at least a year now. A New Zealand horticulture company has also created […]