Swimming in an open sea or hiking in a deep forest on a vacation can be fun and exciting especially when you have a chance to visit Australia. Australia is home to vast biodiversity. It is a unique country for those who want adventure and to encounter different cultures, traditions, and of course, animals. About six million visitors come to Australia each year because of its beautiful beaches, unique flora and fauna, friendly and hospitable people, and relaxed atmosphere. Australia has some 9,700 protected nature areas such as national parks and can offer visitors a varried and diverse array of nature-based tourism opportunities. This country is home to more than one million species of plants and animals, many of which are unique. Australia is a “megadiverse” country, and is one of the most biologically rich countries in the world. There are 17 megadiverse countries, comprising a mere 10 percent of the earth's surface, but together accounting for more than 70 percent of its biodiversity. Australian biodiversity has been influenced by the range of environmental conditions in the country. Australia has diverse bodies of water and land which are home to a wide range of species of animals you can only find in the country. One of those is the Australian box jellyfish. The Australian box jellyfish is considered the most venomous marine animal and despite their gentle physical characteristics, they are considered one of the most dangerous species of jellyfishes. Box jellyfish are identified and distinguished by their box-like body. Some species of box jellyfish like the one in Australia produce potent venom delivered by contact with their long tentacles. Unlike other stings from other species, their venom can be fatal to humans. Its name was obviously derived from its physical characteristics and unlike other species, with the help of their form, box jellyfish can move more rapidly. They can swim up to a speed of 6 meters per minute. Its bell or head usually reaches about 6.3 inches (16 cm) in diameter but can grow up to 13.8 inches (35 cm). From each of the four corners of the bell trails a cluster of approximately 15 tentacles where venom can be found. The pale blue bell has faint markings or patterns when viewed from certain angles. If you look closely at its head, you’ll notice its resemblance to a human head or skull which makes it look scarier. Due to its almost transparent color, the creature is nearly impossible to notice in its habitat which make
Swimming in an open sea
or hiking in a deep
forest on a vacation can
be fun and exciting especially
when you have a chance
to visit Australia. Australia is
home to vast biodiversity. It
is a unique country for
those who want adventure and
to encounter different cultures, traditions,
and of course, animals. About
six million visitors come to
Australia each year because of
its beautiful beaches, unique flora
and fauna, friendly and hospitable
people, and relaxed atmosphere. Australia
has some 9,700 protected nature
areas such as national parks
and can offer visitors a
varried and diverse array of
nature-based tourism opportunities. This country
is home to more than
one million species of plants
and animals, many of which
are unique. Australia is a
“megadiverse” country, and is one
of the most biologically rich
countries in the world. There
are 17 megadiverse countries, comprising
a mere 10 percent of
the earth's surface, but together
accounting for more than 70
percent of its biodiversity. Australian
biodiversity has been influenced by
the range of environmental conditions
in the country. Australia has
diverse bodies of water and
land which are home to
a wide range of species
of animals you can only
find in the country. One
of those is the Australian
box jellyfish. The Australian box
jellyfish is considered the most
venomous marine animal and despite
their gentle physical characteristics, they
are considered one of the
most dangerous species of jellyfishes.
Box jellyfish are identified and
distinguished by their box-like body.
Some species of box jellyfish
like the one in Australia
produce potent venom delivered by
contact with their long tentacles.
Unlike other stings from other
species, their venom can be
fatal to humans. Its name
was obviously derived from its
physical characteristics and unlike other
species, with the help of
their form, box jellyfish can
move more rapidly. They can
swim up to a speed
of 6 meters per minute.
Its bell or head usually
reaches about 6.3 inches (16
cm) in diameter but can
grow up to 13.8 inches
(35 cm). From each of
the four corners of the
bell trails a cluster of
approximately 15 tentacles where venom
can be found. The pale
blue bell has faint markings
or patterns when viewed from
certain angles. If you look
closely at its head, you’ll
notice its resemblance to a
human head or skull which
makes it look scarier. Due
to its almost transparent color,
the creature is nearly impossible
to notice in its habitat
which make