This bizarre creature is an artists rendition of
Helioceras heteromorph, a type of ammonite of the suborder Ancyloceratina.
They lived during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
Fossils
belonging to an 84-million-year-old freshwater sea monster have been found in
Hungary, according to a new study.
Crocodile-like predator roamed rivers 84 million years ago, study says
Crocodile-like predator roamed rivers 84 million years ago, study says
Frill-necked Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii) – Australia
The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as Whalehead or
Shoe-billed Stork.
Giant Flying Squirrel
giant flying squirrel coming in to land... these
guys really are incredibly accomplished fliers! Qinling Mountains, China.
Golden Tortoise Beetle
Unbelievable Camouflage
Meet
the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), a monkey only found in Borneo
The Butterfly of the Sea: Red Gurnard
The Red Gurnard (Chelidonichthys spinosus)is one of
100 different species of Sea Robins, or Gurnards. These fantastic fish are
normally found on the sea floor at depths of around 660 ft. They have a
special set of 'wings,' which are actually just beautiful pectoral fins,
that allow them to "fly" through the water. They also possess
six spiny feet that allow them to walk across the ocean floor in search of
food.
Baby
Chameleon
Vampire Squid
Baby
hedgehogs
A
Blue Footed Booby, Galapagos Islands
The family Phylliidae (often
misspelled Phyllidae) contains the extant true leaf insects or walking leaves,
which include some of the most remarkable leaf mimics in the entire animal kingdom.
They occur from South Asia through Southeast Asia to Australia. At present,
there is no consensus as to the preferred classification of this group; some
sources treat Phylliidae as a much larger taxon, containing the members of what
are presently considered to be several different families.
The
ocean sunfish, Mola mola, or common mola, is the heaviest known bony fish in
the world. It has an average adult weight of 1,000 kg. The species is native to
tropical and temperate waters around the globe. The diet of the ocean sunfish
consists primarily of various jellyfish. It also consumes salps, squid,
crustaceans, small fish, fish larvae, and eel grass. Ocean sunfish are
vulnerable to few natural predators, but sea lions, orcas and sharks will
consume them
The Piglet squid, Helicocranchia
pfefferi, is roughly the size of a small avocado, and is common in the deep
water of virtually all oceans, living at depths of around 100m/320ft.
Its body is almost totally clear so that it reveals the dark-coloured internal organs. The piglet squid is a sluggish swimmer with ammonium ions in its body fluid that helps keep it bouyant. A large light-producing organ (photophore) is located beneath each of its large eyes.
Its body is almost totally clear so that it reveals the dark-coloured internal organs. The piglet squid is a sluggish swimmer with ammonium ions in its body fluid that helps keep it bouyant. A large light-producing organ (photophore) is located beneath each of its large eyes.
Armadillo
lizard (Cordylus cataphractus)
The armadillo girdled lizard is a lizard endemic to desert areas of southern Africa. It is also known as the typical girdled lizard, armadillo lizard, golden armadillo lizard, and armadillo spiny-tailed lizard
The armadillo girdled lizard is a lizard endemic to desert areas of southern Africa. It is also known as the typical girdled lizard, armadillo lizard, golden armadillo lizard, and armadillo spiny-tailed lizard
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