Real-Life Paradise

Discussion in 'Fan Creations' started by Geass, Mar 12, 2022.

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    A showcase of stunning real-life creatures where the hunt "A Change of Greenery" is inspired from.
    by @Geass

    HOME FLORA


    Golden Pothos
    Epipremnum aureum
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    A green and yellow houseplant. Also called "devil's ivy," but you still shouldn't smoke it.

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    Calathea Medallion
    Calathea veitchiana
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    A large-leafed houseplant with leaves that are green on one side and purple on the other.

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    Blue Watercolor Orchid
    Orchidaceae
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    A white orchid that has been colored blue by injecting it in the stem with a special dye.

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    Bird of Paradise Flower
    Strelitzia reginae
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    A colorful houseplant named after its resemblance to birds-of-paradise. A great way to add an exotic dash of color to your dorm room.

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    Potted Hibiscus
    Hibiscus
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    A large, brightly colored flower that's a popular houseplant. You can also make a tart, vitamin C-rich tea out of it.

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    LEPIDOPTERA


    Giant Blue Morphos
    Morpho didius
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    A pair of giant blue morphos, a gorgeous blue butterfly found in Peru with a wingspan of almost six inches.

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    Mourning Cloak Butterfly
    Nymphalis antiopa
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    Known for its brightly bordered dark wings, which are said to resemble a colorful dress peeking out from under a dark cloak of mourning.

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    Cattleheart Butterfly
    Parides
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    A type of swallowtail butterfly found in North and South America. This variety is a deep violet with blue and red patches.

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    Atlas Moth
    Attacus atlas
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    This distinctively patterned butterfly is one of the largest in existence, with a wingspan measuring up to 9.4 inches.

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    Luna Moth
    Actias luna
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    A moth with lime green wings edged with purple. Who says butterflies have a monopoly on color?

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    Monarch Butterfly
    Danaus plexipuss
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    A well-known orange, black, and white butterfly from North America famous for its long-distance migrations.

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    AVIFAUNA


    Golden Pheasant
    Chrysolophus pictus
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    A dazzlingly colored gamebird found mainly in China. As is usually the case with birds, the male is much more colorful than the female.

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    Gouldian Finch
    Erythrura gouldiae
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    A brightly colored songbird from Australia. Its purple chest (as opposed to lighter mauve) shows that this one is male.

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    King Bird-of-Paradise
    Cicinnurus regius
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    A small and brightly colored bird with two distinctive elongated tail feathers, found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.

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    Greater Bird-of-Paradise
    Paradisaea apoda
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    A beautiful bird found in New Guinea and Indonesia. You can tell it's a male by its vivid plumage.

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    Superb Bird-of-Paradise
    Lophorina superba
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    Also known as the greater lophorina. It's famous for its bright blue crest, which features in its courtship dances.

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    Zebra Finches
    Taeniopygia castanotis
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    A pair of zebra finches, an adorable little gray finch from Australia and Indonesia. Note their distinctive "tear drop" eye stripes.

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    Green Turaco
    Tauraco persa
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    A crested African bird with bright green and blue plumage. It also has vivid red wing feathers that are only seen when it's in flight.

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    King of Saxony Bird-of-Paradise
    Pteridophora alberti
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    A bird from the forests of New Guinea, known for its two long blue brow-plumes that it can stand up at will.

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  2. It's all so gorgeous 😭
     
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  3. Nice thread... support
     
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  4. this thread was pretty af
     
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  5. Beyond beautiful 😍

    The time and energy put into this is is just phenomenal! Great work love ❤️
     
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  6. I like the Atlas Moth 😎

    Very nice thread, thank you for sharing these
     
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  7. Woah 😍 This is so great. I wish it wasn’t so hidden in the forums. Thanks for these comparisons. It does showcase a few birds and butterflies from a few countries we might never knew before it came from 😃
     
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