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The Creature of the week is the Black Ghost Knifefish, otherwise known as the Black Feather-back. Native to the jungled rainforest of the Amazon, Paraguay, and Paraná river basins, these rather unique fish exist. 1/4
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The Creature of the week is the Black Ghost Knifefish, otherwise known as the Black Feather-back. Native to the jungled rainforest of the Amazon, Paraguay, and Paraná river basins, these rather unique fish exist. 1/4
Creature of the week is the Bearded barbet, native to the tropical forest of west africa noted for its illustrious plumage namely the beard like feathers underneath the animals bill that are predominantly black in color, 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Creature of the week is the Bearded barbet, native to the tropical forest of west africa noted for its illustrious plumage namely the beard like feathers underneath the animals bill that are predominantly black in color, 1/2
The Creature of the week is the Goliath Bird Eater Spider or Goliath Tarantula. Native to the Jungles of South America and is noted to be the largest species of Arachnidae in the world at 5.1 inches in overall size, and is the second largest size in leg span.
October 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Creature of the week is the Goliath Bird Eater Spider or Goliath Tarantula. Native to the Jungles of South America and is noted to be the largest species of Arachnidae in the world at 5.1 inches in overall size, and is the second largest size in leg span.
The creature of the week is the Goblin Shark, a natural horror from the abyssal depths, native to the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. In the deep dark seas lies this oceanic predator at 890 to 4,300 feet deep,
October 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The creature of the week is the Goblin Shark, a natural horror from the abyssal depths, native to the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. In the deep dark seas lies this oceanic predator at 890 to 4,300 feet deep,
The Creature of the week is the Little Golden Flying Fox or Golden Mantled Flying Fox, Native to the rainforest of the Philippines, which is one of the smallest species of flying fox found in the world, at a mere 7 ounces in weight or 30 in length from wing to wing. 1/2
October 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Creature of the week is the Little Golden Flying Fox or Golden Mantled Flying Fox, Native to the rainforest of the Philippines, which is one of the smallest species of flying fox found in the world, at a mere 7 ounces in weight or 30 in length from wing to wing. 1/2
The Creature of the week is the brooks burrowing frog or brooks squat frog, native to the third-largest island nation in the world, Borneo. This species of tropical burrowing frog,
October 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Creature of the week is the brooks burrowing frog or brooks squat frog, native to the third-largest island nation in the world, Borneo. This species of tropical burrowing frog,
The Creature of the week is the Pega Donky or Pega Burro a rare breed of donkey bred for its looks and ability as riding and work animals, natively bred in the south american country of brazil the pega looks far different from other relative members of their species 1/3
October 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Creature of the week is the Pega Donky or Pega Burro a rare breed of donkey bred for its looks and ability as riding and work animals, natively bred in the south american country of brazil the pega looks far different from other relative members of their species 1/3
The creature of the week is the African golden mole. These animals may seem rudimentary like any other mammal at first, featuring a small grey pelt of fur, (1/3)
September 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The creature of the week is the African golden mole. These animals may seem rudimentary like any other mammal at first, featuring a small grey pelt of fur, (1/3)
The Creature of the week is the Emperor Angelfish, native to the coastal waters of the Pacific and indian oceans. This stunning species of oceanic angelfish features a spiraling pattern of white, black, (1/2)
September 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Creature of the week is the Emperor Angelfish, native to the coastal waters of the Pacific and indian oceans. This stunning species of oceanic angelfish features a spiraling pattern of white, black, (1/2)
The Creature of the week is the bulldog-faced bat. Native to the neotropical jungle forest of Mexico, Argentina, and the Caribbean islands lies this species of freetailed bat, featuring a large nose and muzzle. 1/2
September 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The Creature of the week is the bulldog-faced bat. Native to the neotropical jungle forest of Mexico, Argentina, and the Caribbean islands lies this species of freetailed bat, featuring a large nose and muzzle. 1/2
The Creature of the Week is the Cloven-Feathered Dove, a wondrous member of the dove & pigeon family, distinguished by its vibrant Green, Yellow, and White plumage coloration. Native to the island of New Caledonia, far east of the coast of Australia, little is actually known about this species. 1/2
September 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Creature of the Week is the Cloven-Feathered Dove, a wondrous member of the dove & pigeon family, distinguished by its vibrant Green, Yellow, and White plumage coloration. Native to the island of New Caledonia, far east of the coast of Australia, little is actually known about this species. 1/2
The Creature of the Week is the Vietnamese Mossy Tree Frog, native to the jungles of Vietnam. This species of nocturnal tree frog gets its namesake from the natural camouflage that adorns its body, possessing a variety of colors that help this amphibian blend in with its natural environment.
August 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Creature of the Week is the Vietnamese Mossy Tree Frog, native to the jungles of Vietnam. This species of nocturnal tree frog gets its namesake from the natural camouflage that adorns its body, possessing a variety of colors that help this amphibian blend in with its natural environment.
The creature of the week is the Matid Fly, a species of insect, a fly that looks like a praying mantis, but instead is actually classified as a fly through convergent evolution has developed appendages like those of the praying mantis species to better aid in their survival.
August 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The creature of the week is the Matid Fly, a species of insect, a fly that looks like a praying mantis, but instead is actually classified as a fly through convergent evolution has developed appendages like those of the praying mantis species to better aid in their survival.
The Creature of the week is the flashing tile fish, native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. These unique fish feature unique iridescent light-refracting scales, (1/2)VVV
August 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Creature of the week is the flashing tile fish, native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. These unique fish feature unique iridescent light-refracting scales, (1/2)VVV
The creature of the week is the gold-crested Crane, a non-migratory species of bird native to southern and southeastern Africa, and it is the national bird of Uganda.
August 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The creature of the week is the gold-crested Crane, a non-migratory species of bird native to southern and southeastern Africa, and it is the national bird of Uganda.
The creature of the week is a new species of rare, transparent moth, a relative of the Lymantrine family of moths, found in the jungles of China's Yunnan province. This moth features nearly completely transparent wings with a frosty white coloration, with small white spots on the wings.
July 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The creature of the week is a new species of rare, transparent moth, a relative of the Lymantrine family of moths, found in the jungles of China's Yunnan province. This moth features nearly completely transparent wings with a frosty white coloration, with small white spots on the wings.
The Creature of the Week is the nilgai antelope, or blue antelope a member of the Bovidae family. Commonly found in Central Asia, these antelopes, characterized by their large, stocky builds, feature a blue-gray coloration in males, while females exhibit a tan-orange coloration.
July 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Creature of the Week is the nilgai antelope, or blue antelope a member of the Bovidae family. Commonly found in Central Asia, these antelopes, characterized by their large, stocky builds, feature a blue-gray coloration in males, while females exhibit a tan-orange coloration.
The creature of the week is the Pikhachu Sea Slug, a Species of nudibranch, found on the coastline of Africa and even the Gulf of Mexico, its name comes from the Japanesee character of the same name as it ifeatures a predomantly yellow body with small black spots.
July 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The creature of the week is the Pikhachu Sea Slug, a Species of nudibranch, found on the coastline of Africa and even the Gulf of Mexico, its name comes from the Japanesee character of the same name as it ifeatures a predomantly yellow body with small black spots.
The Creature of the week is the Spalax, a species of blind mole rat found in Eastern Europe. This species, in particular, is noted for its lack of visible eyes and ears, with a large nose & incisors taking up the vast majority of the animal's face.
July 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The Creature of the week is the Spalax, a species of blind mole rat found in Eastern Europe. This species, in particular, is noted for its lack of visible eyes and ears, with a large nose & incisors taking up the vast majority of the animal's face.
The Creature of the week is the yellow-casqued hornbill, a species of hornbill bird native to the coastal jungles of West Africa. Being one of the largest flying birds of West Africa, it is noted for its blue-colored face and rusty red crest of feathers, which are unique to this species.
July 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Creature of the week is the yellow-casqued hornbill, a species of hornbill bird native to the coastal jungles of West Africa. Being one of the largest flying birds of West Africa, it is noted for its blue-colored face and rusty red crest of feathers, which are unique to this species.
The Creature of the week is the Chevrotain or "Mouse Deer," a small species of ungulate found in South and Southeast Asia, a living fossil derived from a long lineage of similar species, given its name for its deer-like appearance and incredibly small size.
June 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Creature of the week is the Chevrotain or "Mouse Deer," a small species of ungulate found in South and Southeast Asia, a living fossil derived from a long lineage of similar species, given its name for its deer-like appearance and incredibly small size.
The creature of the week is the Bateleur Eagle, a species of snake-eagle native to the Sub-Saharan African region. This species is noted for its earthy tones combined with the colorful tones of its face and legs.
June 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The creature of the week is the Bateleur Eagle, a species of snake-eagle native to the Sub-Saharan African region. This species is noted for its earthy tones combined with the colorful tones of its face and legs.
The Creature of the week is the Bloched upside-down catfish, a freshwater species found in the waterways of the democratic republic of the Congo. This species makes for a popular aquarium pet; these fish swim upside-down with their bellies up. (1/2)
June 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Creature of the week is the Bloched upside-down catfish, a freshwater species found in the waterways of the democratic republic of the Congo. This species makes for a popular aquarium pet; these fish swim upside-down with their bellies up. (1/2)
The Creature of the week is the Koppie Foam Grasshopper, native to Southern Africa, This species is marked by its distinctive black and red patterns used as a warning as it is poisonous due to its diet of toxic plants, leading to a peculiar ability to froth a toxic foam to ward off predators,
June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Creature of the week is the Koppie Foam Grasshopper, native to Southern Africa, This species is marked by its distinctive black and red patterns used as a warning as it is poisonous due to its diet of toxic plants, leading to a peculiar ability to froth a toxic foam to ward off predators,
The creature of the week is The Blue-streaked lory, a species of parrot native to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. It is noted for its striking red and blue-streaked plumage.
May 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The creature of the week is The Blue-streaked lory, a species of parrot native to the Tanimbar Islands in Indonesia. It is noted for its striking red and blue-streaked plumage.