New Snakefish

In 2002, the snakefish (or Channidae) was described as “something from a bad horror movie” by US Interior Secretary Gale Norton. Some describe snakefish as having ”a voracious appetite, often consuming all other fish in a lake or pond and even eating its young. It can slither across land, staying out of water for up to three days, to find new sources of food.” Norton also warns that once on land ”snakeheads can eat almost any small...

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New Post Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper

  Gumprecht's Green Pit Viper This striking bright green snake, commonly known as Gumprecht's green pit viper, is found in the Southeast Asian region of Greater Mekong. The serpent, which has the formal name Trimeresurus gumprechti, was first described by scientists in 2002, although he doesn't look like he appreciates having been discovered. &nb...

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New Post Puss Caterpillar

The puss caterpillar is the most poisonous caterpillar in the United States. Its poison is hidden in hollow spines among its hairs. This hairy caterpillar is found in the southern states, ranging west through most of Texas and north to Maryland and Missouri. It feeds on shade trees such as elm, oak, and sycamore. Puss caterpillars vary in size from 1.2 in.(32 mm) to 1.4 in.(36 mm). ...

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New Post Pamukkakle (Turkey)

In Turkish the name literally means Cotton Castle and it is easy to see why it was given That name. Yet this geological wonder is Also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis and over the Centuries the two have seemed to come together, Almost merged into one. In fact Some of the old Tombs in the city's Necropolis have changed...

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