Author: Farkas M. Vivien
The green iguana’s third eye detects changes in light and movement, helping it notice predators from above.
The rainbow land crab is especially bright when young or after molting, with a bluish shell and orange legs.
The earless monitor lizard is one of the most mysterious and least-known reptiles in the world.
Sea scorpions are distant “relatives” of modern scorpions on the evolutionary tree. They appeared more than 400 million years ago, which means they lived on Earth long before the dinosaurs. Based on ancient fossils, some species may have reached up to 1 meter in length. One of the largest known examples, Terropterus xiushanensis, could grow up to 2 meters long. These ancient arthropods were among the largest representatives of sea scorpions. They show just how fascinating and unusual the creatures of Earth’s distant past could be.
Bearded dragon body language includes head movements, posture and eye contact, which can reveal mood and social signals.
The labyrinth organ allows the Siamese fighting fish to breathe air from the water surface and adapt to low-oxygen waters.
Litoria caerulea prefers humid habitats, but may appear inside homes during hot summer months while searching for moisture.
Whip scorpions are unusual arachnids with claws, a tail and sensory front legs used for hunting.
Jumping spiders have four-layered retinas that help them sense depth and judge distance accurately.
Millipedes feed on decaying organic matter and play an important role in keeping soil healthy.
