18 Unusual Jungle Discoveries

Did you know that the tiniest frog in the world is smaller than the size of dime ! From decoy spiders, to the largest religious temple in the world, these are 18 Unusual Jungle Discoveries.

#10 … A Presidential Candidate? -- Found in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle, the odd-looking Puss Caterpillar is actually a flannel moth in larval form. The soft-looking hair is a decoy, though … the spiny hairs can be poisonous. Speaking of hair, some people think the creature resembles the hairdo of a certain Donald Trump … poison spines and all

#9 … Giant Stone Spheres -- This phenomenon was first noticed by workers clearing out South American jungles in the 1930s. Since then, they have been discovered all the way from Costa Rica to Bosnia & Herzegovina . No one can say what purpose these giant spheres actually served. Some legends say gold was hidden inside, and many of the spheres were destroyed by fortune hunters … who found nothing. Whatever their purpose, that’s a serious set of stones!

#8 … In the Amazon, a group of engineers discovered a snake with a unique appearance. Better known as a caecilian (see-sillian), it’s also known as a limbless amphibian. But many people have developed more colorful phrases for the creature, none of which can be repeated here. Suffice it to say, this chap might have a career in the adult entertainment industry.

#7 … Rings Around the Amazon -- Scattered through the Bolivian and Brazilian Amazon can be found a series of straight, square and ringlike ditches. The purpose of these man-made structures is still a mystery. Experts theorize they may have been used for defense or religious reasons. Whatever their purpose, the rings were there before the rainforest even existed!

#6 -- Bahama Boa -- On a remote island that is part of the Bahamas, researchers from Harvard University stumbled upon a SILVER boa. The snake is believed to be a new species because it was completely separated from the boa family for millions of years. The first specimen that caught the researcher’s eyes was over a metre long !

#5 -- Vietnamese Stick -- Deep in the Tam Dao National park in Vietnam, lives a newly discovered species of stick insect, and it is considered “giant”. These insects were discovered in 2010 and it took them 4 years to claim the title of “new species”. The eggs that the female drops, albeit small, are also a marvel to look at !

#4 -- Seriously Tiny -- Papua New Guinea is the birthplace of this miniscule frog ! It is no larger than a dime, measuring in at a staggering 7.7 millimeters, or a just a quarter of an inch, the species is considered to be the smallest known vertebrate on the planet. I wonder if any animal will take that record any time soon !

#3 … Located in the Cambodian jungle, Angkor Wat (ank-or wat) is the largest religious monument in the world. Found by missionaries in 1860, this so-called lost city is estimated to be twice as big as Manhattan. Recently, researchers used a surveying technology called LIDAR, an acronym for Light Detection And Ranging, to learn more about the ancient complex. New details emerged, including confirmation that the temple grounds are much larger than previously thought. And wooden fortification structures were found surrounding the complex. The most intriguing discovery was a large structure on the city’s south side that measures 5-feet by 2-feet. So far, it’s function remains a mystery.

#2 … A Real Long Fellow --This photo of a 55-foot snake got the Internet all twisted up. The creature was discovered in an Indonesian jungle, and would seem to lay claim to the title of “World’s Biggest Snake”. It weighed over 600 pounds, and was estimated to be 140 years old. Supposedly, this was one of two boas found by workers who were clearing the area for a new road. This snake was wounded and later died after a bulldozer ran over its habitation. The other boa managed to escape into the jungle.

#1 --- New Peacock Spiders --- Scientists discovered 7 new species of the aptly named Peacock spider family. Hidden away in Australia’s rainforests these tiny creatures have some of the most interesting and complex mating displays around; filmed by Dr. Jurgen Otto, the mating dance is truly a sight to behold ! On a side note, these spiders are known to jump around to escape from danger on the jungle floor.
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