Also known as the Living Fossil, this rare species of deep-sea shark is the only extant representative of the Mitsukurinidae family which dates back over 125-million years. A living fossil. Photo: Dianne Bray The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) has many peculiar characteristics that help to describe precisely what the creature is like. It has a …
The Goblin Shark: Meet The Living Fossil Of The Deep Seas Read More »
The largest creatures on earth have a tendency to blow up when washed ashore, which can be rather nasty. A bloated whale washed ashore in Namibia. Image credits: Free pictures for conservation / CCsearch, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 This video of an exploding whale was captured in the Faroe Islands back in 2013. As a marine …
The cassowary is one of the most interesting bird species. Mostly known as the most dangerous bird on the planet. The cassowary is a type of flightless bird (ratite) that belongs to the order of Casuariiformes. These long-legged, large birds are cousins to the emus and have 3 subspecies, the most common being the southern …
18,000 Years Ago, Humans Raised World’s Most Dangerous Bird as Pets Read More »
The Knysna turaco (Tauraco corythaix), or, in South Africa, Knysna loerie, is a large turaco, one of a group of African musophagidae birds. It is a resident breeder in the mature evergreen forests of southern and eastern South Africa, and Swaziland. It was formerly sometimes considered to be a subspecies of the green turaco of …
Beautiful Colours Of Knysna Turaco Just Like A Rainbow Read More »
I’ve never thought of pigeons as anything more than fairly dull and ubiquitous creatures that leave a lot of poop behind. But some people are really into these creatures – and they come in a variety of shapes and colors, partly because they may be one of the first domesticated birds. In fact, people have …
23 Photos That Showcase The World’s Most Beautiful Doves And Pigeons Read More »
There are around 18,000 species of birds in the world. And we mostly know about the most popular ones. But this time let’s look at a unique bird that you’ve probably never heard of. It’s called a Coot and it’s too cool. 1 / 11 There are many species of bird that roam our planet. Most …
This Bird Has Unique Feet That Look Like Feathers Read More »
The diversity of passerine birds never ceases to amaze us, humans. Putting on one-of-their-kind coats, these flying creatures shine brightly in nature. They add more brilliant colors to nature and liven it up with their songs. It’s understandable why many people are engaged in watching and photographing birds. 1 / 6 The more you think you’ve …
Meet Splendid Sunbird, This Bird Looks Like It Came Right From A Paradise Read More »
The interesting facts about this bird will have you quite intrigued and excited at the possibility of hearing its call. The African Emerald Cuckoo is arguably the most beautiful of the six species of cuckoos’ found in our area, as is confirmed by its Afrikaans name, Mooimeisie. Meet the African emerald cuckoo. 1 / 10 He …
Which is the most beautiful bird in the world? who could possibly can answer this question? nobody, because, majority of birds in this world are beautiful. However, some species definitely have striking features which could outrank the rest. Here the list of 10 most beautiful birds in the world. 1 / 10 Peacock is actually the …
Discover the Exquisite Splendor: Unveiling the Top 10 Most Magnificent Birds on Earth Read More »
The Hiмalayan Monal, also known as the Nine-Hued Wonder, is a stunning Ƅird with iridescent pluмage that displays nine different colors. This Ƅird is natiʋe to the Hiмalayan мountains and is the national Ƅird of Nepal. It is also the state Ƅird of Uttarakhand, India. The мale Hiмalayan Monal is particularly striking, with a bright …
Enchanting Beauty of the Hiмalayan Monal: A Vibrant Gem Amidst the Himalayas Read More »
