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Rabbit Hutch Spider

 The rabbit hutch spider, Steatoda bipunctata, is a common North American and European cob web spider.
Its similarity in shape and behaviour to the much more dangerous black widow has lead to it being nicknamed the false widow.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatoda_bipunctata

Rabbit Hutch Spider

The rabbit hutch spider, Steatoda bipunctata, is a common North American and European cob web spider.
Its similarity in shape and behaviour to the much more dangerous black widow has lead to it being nicknamed the false widow.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatoda_bipunctata

Peruvian Apple Cactus

 The Peruvian apple cactus, Cereus repandus, is a tall growing cactus from South America and the Dutch Caribbean.
The flowers of this cactus are nocturnal and bloom only for a single night.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereus_repandus

Peruvian Apple Cactus

The Peruvian apple cactus, Cereus repandus, is a tall growing cactus from South America and the Dutch Caribbean.
The flowers of this cactus are nocturnal and bloom only for a single night.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cereus_repandus

Rhinoceros Auklet

 The rhinoceros auklet, Cerorhinca monocerata, is a sea bird found along the North Pacific rim.
This relative of the puffin nests in burrows and caverns, preferring to best on an incline to aid with take off.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerorhinca_monocerata

Rhinoceros Auklet

The rhinoceros auklet, Cerorhinca monocerata, is a sea bird found along the North Pacific rim.
This relative of the puffin nests in burrows and caverns, preferring to best on an incline to aid with take off.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerorhinca_monocerata

Pygmy Hippopotamus

 The pygmy hippopotamus,  Choeropsis liberiensis, is the smaller of the two extant members of the hippopotamus family.
It is a reclusive and nocturnal animal, found in the forests and swamps of western Africa. Most live in Liberia, hence the species name “liberiensis.”

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_Hippopotamus

Pygmy Hippopotamus

The pygmy hippopotamus, Choeropsis liberiensis, is the smaller of the two extant members of the hippopotamus family.
It is a reclusive and nocturnal animal, found in the forests and swamps of western Africa. Most live in Liberia, hence the species name “liberiensis.”

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_Hippopotamus

White Sassafras

 White sassafras, Sassafras albidum, is a common deciduous tree found in eastern portions of the United States.
All portions of this plant are aromatic and spicy, and it is an important food source for many species.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassafras_albidum

White Sassafras

White sassafras, Sassafras albidum, is a common deciduous tree found in eastern portions of the United States.
All portions of this plant are aromatic and spicy, and it is an important food source for many species.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassafras_albidum

Sea Tulip

 The sea tulip, Pyura spinifera, is a tunicate found in coastal waters at depth up to 250ft. 
These animals are found in a variety of colors which is determined by the sponge they form a symbiotic relationship with.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Tulip

Sea Tulip

The sea tulip, Pyura spinifera, is a tunicate found in coastal waters at depth up to 250ft.
These animals are found in a variety of colors which is determined by the sponge they form a symbiotic relationship with.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Tulip

Boneset

 The boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum, is a common flowering plant found in the eastern regions of Canada and the United States.
Extracts of this plant are used as anti-inflammatory drugs, and to fight illness by indigenous peoples.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupatorium_perfoliatum

Boneset

The boneset, Eupatorium perfoliatum, is a common flowering plant found in the eastern regions of Canada and the United States.
Extracts of this plant are used as anti-inflammatory drugs, and to fight illness by indigenous peoples.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eupatorium_perfoliatum

Supramonte Cave Salamander

 The supramonte cave salamander, Speleomantes supramontis, is a species of salamander endemic to the Italian island of Sardinia.
It is found in caves, temperate forests, and subterranean habitats, but is threatened due to loss of these habitats.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supramonte_Cave_Salamander

Supramonte Cave Salamander

The supramonte cave salamander, Speleomantes supramontis, is a species of salamander endemic to the Italian island of Sardinia.
It is found in caves, temperate forests, and subterranean habitats, but is threatened due to loss of these habitats.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supramonte_Cave_Salamander

King is Saxony Bird-of-Paradise

 The king of saxony bird-of-paradise, Pteridophora alberti, is the only species of the Pteridophora genus and is only found in montane forest in New Guinea. 
The long plumes of the male are not only sought by humans but are gathered after molting by make Bower birds to decorate their bowers.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteridophora_alberti

King is Saxony Bird-of-Paradise

The king of saxony bird-of-paradise, Pteridophora alberti, is the only species of the Pteridophora genus and is only found in montane forest in New Guinea.
The long plumes of the male are not only sought by humans but are gathered after molting by make Bower birds to decorate their bowers.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pteridophora_alberti

Jasmine Tobacco

 Jasmine tobacco, Nicotiana alata, is a member of the tobacco family found in the middle and near east.
While usually grown as an ornamental this plant is sometimes used to make narghila tobacco, specifically in Iran.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotiana_alata

Jasmine Tobacco

Jasmine tobacco, Nicotiana alata, is a member of the tobacco family found in the middle and near east.
While usually grown as an ornamental this plant is sometimes used to make narghila tobacco, specifically in Iran.

Full wiki-page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicotiana_alata

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