Fauna and Flora

Cats have been a companion for humans for millennia and have been present in much of our history. They were worshiped in ancient Egypt, where they were said to represent Bastet, the goddess of home and fertility. Cats were also […]

The leafy sea dragon, also known as Phycodurus eques, is a spectacular-looking fish that is found in the waters of southern Australia. It uses its specific leafy appearance for camouflage, as it resembles seaweed. Its near-perfect camouflage makes it hard

Novaya Zemlya is an Arctic archipelago that consists of two main islands and a number of smaller ones located off the coast of northeastern Europe. Novaya Zemlya literally translates to “New Land”. Novaya Zemlya Location It lies between the Barents

The Argentavis is one of the largest birds to ever roam the skies. Its scientific name, Argentavis magnificens literally means “magnificent Argentine bird” and it is named like this because it used to live in today’s Argentina. Argentavis is a

The Gigantopithecus Blacki is the largest ape to ever live. Its name literally means giant black ape. The largest ape stood over 3m tall, weighed 539.7kg and its fearsome teeth were 2.5cm wide. But thankfully for mankind, its tastes extended

What has arms, but never hugs anyone? It is the saguaro (sa-WAHR-o) cactus, found in the Sonoran Desert of North America. Its Latin name, Carnegiea gigantea, means gigantic candle. Saguaros are the symbol of the Southwest, yet they’re mostly found