The giraffe is a magnificent and towering animal found mainly in South Africa. With a height of up to 20 feet and a weight of up to 3500 pounds, it's one of the largest animals on the planet. Interestingly, giraffes have a unique feature that sets them apart from other mammals: their blue-black tongue. Have you ever wondered why a giraffe's tongue is so dark in color? The … [Read more...] about Why do Giraffes Have Dark Tongues? Exploring the Fascinating Adaptation of These Tall Creatures
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Bioluminescent beauties: Australian creatures that glow
Whether for defence or to lure prey, the bioluminescence of these Australian animals is one of nature’s most beautiful scenes. LIFE IN AUSTRALIA HAS adapted to our harsh climate in remarkable ways, but it’s those that use bioluminescence to lure prey, communicate and ward off predators, that have captured our attention. Australia and New Zealand are the only places in the … [Read more...] about Bioluminescent beauties: Australian creatures that glow
Meet The Adorable ‘Sea Bunnies’, The Sea Creatures That Japan Has Fallen In Love With
These fluffy little ‘bunnies’ are actually sea slugs that are found in the deep seas. The jorunna parva sea slugs, a highly unusual tiny critter that is being compared to fluffy bunnies, were first shown to the world courtesy of the Japanese Twitter-sphere. The heads of the sea slugs have what seem like little bunny ears, but in fact, they are sensory rhinophores that … [Read more...] about Meet The Adorable ‘Sea Bunnies’, The Sea Creatures That Japan Has Fallen In Love With
In A Remote Ocean, Rare Deep-Sea Creatures Were Discovered.
A blind eel, deep-sea batfishes, spiderfish, and other creatures were discovered and revealed on an Australian seafloor. The deep-sea batfish is one of several previously unknown creatures discovered beneath the Indian Ocean's surface near the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Marine Park. For the first time, a team of scientists from the Museums Victoria Research Institute … [Read more...] about In A Remote Ocean, Rare Deep-Sea Creatures Were Discovered.
A Terrifying Creature’s Eyes Were Captured on Camera As It Crouched In A Florida Swamp
A frightening alligator with bright red eyes was captured in these images as it skulked in a shallow river shortly after dusk. At Myakka River State Park in Florida, the intrepid photographer Larry Lynch captured the beast waiting to pounce while standing just seven meters away. The image below, titled Warning Night Light, was created by Larry and was awarded the Natural … [Read more...] about A Terrifying Creature’s Eyes Were Captured on Camera As It Crouched In A Florida Swamp