Nov 26, 2024 · The Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) is a colourful marine species which gets its name from its resemblance to tiny, decorated Christmas trees. But despite the …

Jul 29, 2024 · In fact, they’re pretty placid despite their scary-sounding name. A completely distinct animal from a squid, even though it too has eight arms and two tentacles, the vampire …

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The name axolotl literally means water dog and it’s believed they were created when the Aztec god Xolotl, fearing he was to be sacrificed, plunged into the water and was transformed into …

As their name and hazardous skin markings suggest, the bumblebee poison dart frog is highly poisonous and toxic. The animal’s skin secretes potent toxins which are fatal when consumed, …

As the name suggests, these fish are blind, but this can vary in each subspecies. Also known as Mexican Tetras, these freshwater fish are commonly found in the lakes and streams of …

Lesser Spotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) are also known as a lesser-spotted dogfish, these sharks get their name from the small spots that cover their body and are one of the most …

Sep 20, 2024 · The name comes from its striking yellow eyes and the fact that it is usually only seen during twilight hours. These semi-aquatic crabs are found around the Indo-Pacific region …

The Spiny Spider Crab is clearly identified by its brown/orange colour, lumpy, spiky shell and long legs (like a spider, hence the name!). Their shell bodies or carapace, can measure around …

As the name suggests, the dwarf caiman is the smallest of the New World crocodilians – it grows to a maximum of 1.5 metres. But don’t be fooled, they may be small, but they are certainly …