Monkey orchids are actually a whole family. And they all look like monkeys. It looks as if mother nature had some primates in mind when coming up with these unique flowers. The Dracula genus of orchids – more often referred to as the “Monkey Orchid” – is a family with more than 110 different varieties with an uncanny resemblance to monkey heads. Most of Dracula Orchid … [Read more...] about These Rare Orchids Look Like Monkey Faces When They Bloom
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What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
From the blue-ringed octopus’s perspective, your breathless screaming and vomiting aren’t her fault. This little lady—barely the length of a pencil, from tentacle tip to tentacle tip—was just lurking in a nice rock crevice on an Australian beach. With her mellow nature and yellowish-brown skin that matched the rocks, she was patiently waiting for a delicious crab to scuttle by. … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
Meet Furry Pigs That Look Like Sheep And Act Like Dogs
If you could combine three animals into one, which ones would you pick? A pig, a sheep, and a dog? Well, there's no need to camp outside of the geneticist cloner's office any longer, because the Mangalitsa pig fits the bill! Its curly hair give it a sheep-like appearance, and some breeders say it's as good natured as a dog. But wait, there's more. This … [Read more...] about Meet Furry Pigs That Look Like Sheep And Act Like Dogs
This Fish Hides in the Sand and Stargazes, Ignoring the Fact That It Shocks Like an Eel
These fish have eyes on top of their heads and have a curious appearance. They are called Stargazer for this reason. The stargazer has large, upward-facing mouth in addition to top-mounted eyes on large head. Brilliant adaptations for an ambush predator include the protruding eyes and grimacing mouth. And when they are all that you can see of the fish, they have a very … [Read more...] about This Fish Hides in the Sand and Stargazes, Ignoring the Fact That It Shocks Like an Eel
Cows Painted To Look Like Zebras Repel Flies Better Than Plain-Coated Cows
A cow's days of fly-shooting and hoof-stomping may be coming to an end. According to researchers, all it takes to repel pests is a fresh coat of paint. According to a new study published in PLOS One, black cows painted to look like zebras are nearly 50% less likely to suffer from pesky horse fly bites. Six cows were given black-and-white stripes, black stripes, and no … [Read more...] about Cows Painted To Look Like Zebras Repel Flies Better Than Plain-Coated Cows