Top 10 Evolutionarily Unique Animals

Using a scientific framework to identify the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species, the EDGE of Existence programme highlights and protects some of the weirdest and most wonderful species on the planet. This is a list of the top 10.

10. Pygmy hippopotamus

The pygmy hippo is a solitary animal that lives among dense vegetation along streams and swamps and in the rainforests of West Africa. It sometimes lives in cultivated areas, but the pygmy hippo is shy: it avoids people, as well as other hippos. Each hippo has its own territory. The male’s territory is larger than the female’s; both mark their territorial boundaries with their droppings. The pygmy hippo feeds mainly when it is dark. It spends most of the day resting within its territory. It changes resting places once or twice a week.

10 Most Dangerous Marine Creatures

1. Chironex (Box Jellyfish)

This beautiful yet deadly animal is native to Northern Australia and is also some times referred to as the 'marine stinger' or 'sea wasp'. It is believed to be one of the, if not the most venomous creature around. This jellyfish has tentacles which are covered in high amounts of nematocysts as well as venom.

The Chironex is one of the largest jellyfish in these waters and it's bell can grow to the size of a soccer ball. Each corner of the bell has 15 tentacles.The sting from a Chironex can be fatal and is extremely painful, often associated with severe effects on the victims nervous system and heart. These jellyfish are known for their ability to kill a victim within 4 minutes, faster than any snake. If stung one should apply vinegar to the sting as to prevent nematocysts which have not yet been let off. CPR may also be required shortly after the sting has taken place. It is important if stung to immediately seek medical attention. An anti-venom for the Chironex does not exist, making the importance of experienced help a necessary.

So if you head to Northern Australia for some diving, be sure that you look out for warnings signs on beaches about these creatures and never take the threat of them lightly.

Top 10 Most Amazing Natural Phenomenon in The World

Here’s the list of most amazing natural phenomenon in the world. As We know, There’s a lot of natural phenomenon happen around us. But I guess We’re sometime still says that some natural phenomenons is amazing. So here’s the natural phenomenon happen around the world and I guess You will say It’s the most amazing natural phenomenon around the world.

10. Ice Circles

Ice circle is extremely rare phenomenon happen in cold water. The great circle can be found in Scandinavian and North America, and the latest one happen in the UK, in January 2009.

Ice Circles

7 Wonders of the World (2011)

1. Grand Canyon 

Grand Canyon is a cliff-steep ravine, carved by the Colorado River, in northern Arizona. This gulf is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and mostly located in the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President Theodore Roosevelt is one of the main supporters of the Grand Canyon area, visiting on several occasions to hunt mountain lion and enjoy the incredible scenery.