Emma's Earth Explorations

  A mini sunset floating in an abyss devoid of light The Lion's Mane Jellyfish :   Cyanea capillata Description :  The Lion's Mane Jellyfish has a growing reputation as one of the largest animals in the world. With an average diameter of about seven meters, the Lion's Mane Jellyfish has eight clusters containing 150 tentacles each that reach lengths of 120 feet long! These hair-like tentacles allow the Lion's Mane Jellyfish to rival the size of Blue Whales, the largest creature to ever exist. Lion's Mane Jellyfish centers are colored a deep rose-red that fades into yellow around the edges, and its tentacles are usually red. However, these jellyfish come in a variety of colors, which seems to depend on size and age. Younger jellyfish are generally light tan, yellow, or pink with colorless tentacles. As they grow, these tentacles darken to a red-brown along with the rest of the body.  Habitat : Found mostly in the Arctic, Northern Pacific, and Northern Atlantic oc...

A New Year brings fortune, happiness, and luck. What better species is there to start off 2023 than the turtle?  The Atlantic Green Turtle :   Chelonia mydas Description :  One of the most identifiable turtles in the world, the Atlantic Green Turtle has an un-ridged smooth shell that varies from light brown to olive green with dark brown mottling and hexagonal markings resembling plates. Sizes range from 35-48 inches in length and 300-350 pounds in weight; the Atlantic Green Turtle is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world. Its four flippers each have one claw, and every Green Turtle has a tail, although males typically have longer and thicker tails. There is no notable size difference between males and females.  Habitat :  The Atlantic Green Turtle is most often found in the shallow coastal waters of coral reefs, bays, and inlets near the western and eastern US coasts. However, their distribution ranges from all over the world, and Atlantic Green Turt...