Showing posts with label Underwater. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Underwater. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

6 most dangerous fresh water animal

1. Piranha

This fish is famous for its sharp teeth and appetite greedy, piranha inhabit some of the major river basins in South America. This omnivorous fish are also known for their taste for meat, although attacks on humans are rare enough, but we must remain cautious!

In fact Theodore Roosevelt saw that a bunch of piranhas tearing at the cow in a matter of seconds, is it myth of fact? beats me... :)

However, the piranha is a fish with an important role and predators in their native rivers, and they often do cannibalism if the food will be scarce. It is true that local fishermen sometimes have scars from the bite of the piranha fish.

There are many known species of piranha, with estimates ranging from 30 to 60 species. That's pretty dangerous animal isn't it??

Piranha's teeth
That's some scary Piranha's over there!!

 2. Anaconda

Hey, come on! have you seed anacondas movies??, you must be agreed that that's animal is some dangerous animal ever lived. Among the big snake in the world, including anaconda, live in rivers and wetlands of South America. Anaconda word probably derived from the Tamil word anaikolra, which means elephant killer, which means the reptiles scary and absolutely dangerous.

Anaconda eating fish, birds, reptiles, and small mammals, as well as other animals. This large snakes can also harm people, although there are some facts that are very rare.

Like other predators, anacondas are nonvenomous, they often kill their prey by constricting it. Like other snakes, they swallow whole prey devouring until exhausted.

anaconda
A very Big anaconda
anaconda eating crocodile
Yummy.. too bad for you crocs!

3. Candiru fish

Well this one is probably a species of freshwater fish the most dangerous of all that is here, why?  because the fish is a parasitic catfish in Families Trichomycteridae. The Candiru usually takes big fish gills in the Amazon. However, during the past few centuries there have been reports of these creatures living in urethras men and women. Wow, that some dangerous dudes :P.
Some natives along the Amazon have explained how to prevent infection disturbing, because if it had been said to be infected very difficult to heal, even with surgery was difficult. The act of protection is to wear thick clothes, don't let the candiru enters your body, and avoid urinating around the river. But sttill, prevention is the most important thing bro.
There are a very few cases of Candiru attacks on humans, one of it is the incident away from 1997 have been addressed. Candiru with an average width of a quarter inch long and an average of three inches, Candiru fish can be called a little large to fit into the urethra. However, the worst can still happen.

dangerous candiru fish
Cute little Candiru Fish


Candiro in men's urethra
Not so cute anymore! dooh :(

4. Mata mata

Mata mata (Chelus fimbriatus) is a freshwater turtles that inhabit the Amazon and Orinoco in South America. This bizarre turtles in the waters, they live in shallow water / stagnant water, where they can easily make their heads out of the water to breathe.
 
This species can grow quite large, up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms). They feed on invertebrates and fish that he is not dangerous to humans, but if you can eat animals,
it certainly eat a human right? (yeah right! :) ).

Mata mata quite sensitive to water quality, both in captivity and in the wild, so they can feel if there is water pollution.


Chelus fimbriatus
Cute and dangerous mata mata

5. Diving Bell Spider


Diving Bell Spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is known as spiders that live just under the water. As with other arachnids, he must breathe air, but it could provide themselves with a form of air bubbles, which are placed in the hair on the legs and abdomen. These spiders sometimes have to go back to the surface to replenish their air supply, although sometimes gas exchange occurs across the surface of the bubble, so they do not have to keep on surface.

Diving Bell Spider found in northern and central Europe and parts of Asia to the north. Unlike spiders usually, this one spider men is larger than women, possibly because men are more active hunters.

This spider bite can cause painful and often accompanied by fever.


diving bell spider
Hey, where's your bell spidey??

6.  Electric Eel


Electra electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) indicates the strength of which surprised him at Ford Motor Company "Production Cycle" which is on display in 1939 at the New York World Fair. Despite their name electric eels, electric eel is actually kind knifefish and more closely associated with catfish. The electric eels hunt prey and defend themselves by producing a strong electric bursts.

Electric eels rise to the surface to breathe. Thanks to the special organs, they can generate more electrical pulses of 500 volts. It can be said to be enough to kill an adult human, so it is a dangerous animal!.

Electric eels hunt mostly invertebrates. They only attack humans if they feel disturbed. They tend to live in the murky water, or water that is stagnant. Scientists have long been fascinated by this species and have investigated the electrical capabilities are impressive. 


Electrophorus electricus
Awh, its so soft, slimy and... it tickles.. 


Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Beautiful Creatures in Mariana Trench, Deepest Place in the World

Mariana Trench is the deepest location in the world save a million mysteries. Including the unique creatures that can survive in extreme conditions in the deepest sea.

Mariana Trench is located in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Mariana Islands, to be precise with the coordinates 11 ° 21 'North latitude and 142 ° 12' east longitude, is also close to Japan. Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean in the world, as well as the location of the deepest in the world.

Depth of the Mariana Trench itself is 11 033 meters, while the pressure at the deepest trough reaches 8 tons per square inch. Meanwhile, the Mariana Trench is the length of 2.542 km with a width of 69 km.








Deep water with unusually high pressure was initially thought to be only inhabited by a primitive species, but recent findings indicate that in the deep sea there are many species that can not even be identified. Some of the creatures are small in size, but they can survive in the most extreme environmental conditions.

The following are pictures of the unique creatures Mariana trough dwellers.














Thursday, October 27, 2011

Aruba, Small Countries with the Exotic Natural Panorama

Brief Profile of Aruba Country



Aruba is an island country in the Caribbean with a capital of Oranjestad. Small island, only 33 km long, located 27 km north of the coast of Venezuela and 130 km east peninsula of Guajira (Colombia). Aruba became a constituent of royal dutch like Ahora, Sint Maarten and Curacao.

Unlike many areas in the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and cactus plants scattered around the island. Due to the unique climate to attract the interest of tourists visiting the island to enjoy the warm and sunny weather. Aruba has a land area of ​​180 square kilometers with a population of about 103,000 people.

Interesting Places

1. Alto Vista Chapel


Alto Vista Chapel is a small chapel is also known as the "Pilgrim Church" which stands on the hills above the north sea coast and the northeastern city of Noord, on the island of Aruba, 27 miles north of the coast of Venezuela. Chapel striking bright yellow color makes a striking religious monument for people to visit. Alto Vista Chapel completed in 1952 and stood at the same location as the original chapel, built by Domingo Silvestre, a missionary Venezuela in 1750.

2. Arikok National Park


Has an area of ​​approximately 18% of entire island. Contains three major geologic formations, Aruba lava formation, formation Quartz diorite, and limestone formations. The park is also inhabited by some endemic animals Aruba. Arikok The most interesting feature is the caves in the area known as the Colorado Seroe.

3. Ayo Rock formations


Ayo Rock formations is a collection of monolithic rock formation located on the island of Aruba in the Caribbean. Come near the village, about 3.2 miles from the bridge Casibari. Towering rocks, with an unusual design. Combined with a quiet village environment Come. Creating a sense of awe and understanding of why the area was once considered a sacred place by the island's original inhabitants (Arawak Indians).

4. Bushiribana and Balashi


Bushiribana and Balashi is the former site of a former gold smelting enterprises on the island of Aruba. Bushiribana smelter was built in 1872 by the island of Aruba gold mining companies to extract gold from ore that was mined in the hills near Ceru Plat, in operation for 20 years. Balashi was built in 1899. Closed in 1916, during the first world war, due to lack of raw materials and spare parts, which are mostly imported from Germany.

5. Jamanota Mountain


Jamanota Mountain with a height of 188 meters is the highest point on the island of Aruba and can be seen throughout the island. Place to live goats and wild donkeys that roam freely on the mountain. Also a living environment of wild parakeets.

6. Natural Pool


Natural pool which is also known as "Conchi" or "Cura in Tortuga", is a natural pool of water located in very remote areas in the north of Aruba.
This pond was formed by volcanic rocks.

7. Quadiriki Cave


Cave Quadiriki in Arikok National Park on the island of Aruba. There are 3 pieces of the hall in which there are many Arawak tribes petroglyps. The name comes from the cave Quadiriki Arawak tribe. The first and second cave damp and dark, filled with bat guano, stalactites and stalagmites. The last of the three rooms lit by some in the middle with a hole in the ceiling.
In addition to the attractions above, Aruba save the beautiful sea panorama suitable for snorkeling activities. Clean sand beach with its beauty an attraction for tourists to visit the beaches in Aruba. This is certainly a distinct advantage for Aruba in foreign exchange earnings from tourism.

Beach In Aruba


1. Palm Beach

 


Palm Beach is in the northwestern city of Oranjestad, the capital of Aruba. Surrounded by high-rise hotel and a new shopping center was completed in 2009. Since the tourism industry squirm some five-star hotel has opened in the area and some classy malls and shopping centers have been built. Various condominiums have also been or are being built in the area.





2. Baby Beach



Baby Beach is located in shallow water Seroe Colorado, at the southeastern tip of the island of Aruba, and frequented by locals and tourists. Named Baby Beach because the water was so calm beach is safe for small children. Snorkeling at this location is great for kids or travelers who are just learning to dive. The beach is popular mainly because of the lack of waves and shallow water.



3. Eagles Beach


Eagle Beach is a long beach which was about Oranjestad, Aruba. Having a soft white sand and rated one of the best beaches in the world. Shallow coastal water gives a whole different perspective to the natural beauty of the Caribbean.




Diving and snorkeling


Aruba store window a beautiful underwater world offers diving and snorkeling experience unforgettable. Under the tropical waters and dazzling blue sea with superb views. The fish slipped among colorful coral, one of the few wonders under the sea. No wonder that Aruba is home to the best destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Snorkeling and diving are two very different activities. One of the most fundamental difference between snorkeling and diving is the location in the water. Snorkelers float on the surface of the water and breathe through a snorkel while the divers entered the ocean depths with oxygen tanks on their backs. Snorkeling is easy to learn, while diving requires training and licensing.









Shopping Center


Stretching of tourism activities in Aruba became a strategic business loopholes investors to invest in Aruba. Despite its small population but with the rise of the visit of tourists in recent years has built a classy shopping center. Visitors can find a wide selection of international branded range of products with relatively low prices, 10-35% lower than in the United States. Malls and stores lined the downtown streets filling, while the centers of entertainment and resort high up neatly.
Royal Plaza Mall

 Renaissance Mall

 Alhambra Casino Shopping Bazaar

Holland Aruba Mall

Hotel and Resort


To pamper the tourists, a lot of standing around the beach and resort grand hotel that provides the best service. Hotels and resorts into a competitive business in Aruba. When a hotel introduces new features, others are scrambling to match or beat it. No wonder if all of the upscale resort has a casino, fitness center, several types of spas, a wide range of places to eat and drink, beautiful gardens and magnificent swimming pool. Even modest hotels and apartments have a facility that is not less complete.
Divi Village Resort

The Mill Resort & Suites Aruba

Riu Palace Aruba Hotel

Occidental Grand Aruba
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