When you look at the ling, spiny legs of a daddy long leg spider, does it send chills down your spine? Maybe it’s the beady eyes, the sinewy body type, of just the concept of a spider in general. Thankfully, daddy long leg spiders are relatively small, especially in comparison to a human. Now, picture if a… Read more Japanese Spider Crab – The Gentle Giant
When you think of the term “vampire”, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Do you think of Dracula and other horror stories of blood-sucking fiends? On the Animal Kingdom spectrum, you probably think of vampire bats and in the worst-case scenario, leeches. However, one even more frightening fish exists: The Vampire Squid. The Vampyroteuthis infernalis, or “vampire squid of hell” is named for its blue eyes,… Read more Vampire Squids – The Fish from Hell
Have you ever looked at the bright feathers and intricate designs on a peacock up close before? You may or may not know that the more brightly color plumage belongs to male birds, while females typically boast much more subdued pattern. Similarly, the male Peacock Mantis Shrimp adorns a brilliant green and blue that exoskeleton, while the brightly colored females are almost… Read more Peacock Mantis Shrimp – The Knockout Punch
When you think of the largest animals known to man, what do you picture? Do you visualize a hippopotamus, a moose, an even elephant? Maybe, you think about the ocean, and the large deep-sea creatures that lurk below. In fact, the largest animal on the planet is the Blue Whale. Weighing in as heavy as 200 tons (which would equal 33 elephants),… Read more Blue Whale – The Largest on Earth