Blood pythons are beautiful creatures. Even as they bite me, rip the flesh from my fingers, I still can’t help but wonder at the beauty of their body. If my first statement struck you as odd, repulsive, crazy, or with any other thought than total agreement, do not get a Blood python. There’s a reason ...
Rafflesia arnoldii: Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Rafflesiales Family: Rafflesiaceae Genus: Rafflesia Species: Rafflesia arnoldii Known as the largest individual flower on earth, the Rafflesia arnoldii is only naturally occurring in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra (where the other largest flower cluster, the Corpse Plant, lives) in the Indonesia Archipelago. The Rafflesia ...
1. Frogs are OLD! Frogs have been around for about 190 million years! It is assumed they developed their strong legs to help them hop away from, and avoid, dinosaur predators who were trying to eat them. This could also be why some are poisonous! It would prevent dinosaurs or other predators from snacking on ...
COMMENTARY | In Borneo and Sumatra, orangutans have been making nests in the tops of trees for millions of years. As an orangutan rustles and breaks the branches, patches of sunlight are created that tickle the forest floor and encourage young saplings to grow. In this way, the forest regenerates and serves as a warrior ...
I’m a big fan of cryptids, whether they’re real or not. I enjoy seeing pictures of them (even if they are just photoshopped), learning the legends behind their existences, and wondering just how much the world would change if one of these creatures were actually discovered and captured. We got all small taste of the ...
