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Taxidermy Alligator Head
These scaly boys are remnants of an age long gone and are the closest thing we have (until someone decides to pull a Jurassic Park, which honestly feels imminent) to dinosaurs walking the Earth. The American alligator as we know it today didn’t live alongside the dinosaurs, but its ancestors absolutely did. Alligators belong to a group called archosaurs, which includes both modern crocodilians and extinct dinosaurs. The American alligator itself showed up more recently, around 6 to 8 million years ago, but it is part of a lineage that has basically shrugged off multiple mass extinction events. Considering how most creatures fared during those times, it’s an absolute wonder these are still around today.
During the ’60s, the American alligator was hunted to near extinction. Thanks to protective laws and wildlife preserves, their numbers have rebounded greatly. Today, it’s estimated that there are 3 to 4 million alligators living in the wild. These specimens were ranched gators raised for food, not taken from the wild.
Resurrection Plant
You may be asking yourself, “Why on earth did they send me a dead plant in this box?” The Selaginella lepidophylla, or resurrection plant, definitely looks like it’s already pushing up daisies. But in reality, we didn’t send you a dead plant; we sent you a sleepy one. As the name resurrection plant suggests, this dry little bundle just needs a bit of water and presto, it’s back in the game.
This wild party trick is actually a survival move perfected by resurrection plants to handle life in the brutal Chihuahuan Desert. When water gets scarce, these little guys dry out and curl up into a tight ball, basically hitting pause on life. Once they’ve turned into crispy tumbleweeds, they roll around the desert until they bump into some water. As soon as they get a sip, they “wake up,” rehydrate, and unfurl their gorgeous, fern-like fronds like nothing ever happened.
Plop yours in a shallow bowl of water, and over the next few days it will open up, turn a lovely shade of green, and pull off the greatest Lazarus impression in the entire plant kingdom. Not only is it an incredible process to watch, but it is also a pretty stellar addition to your plant collection.
Octopus Wet Specimen
Read MoreRough Orange Calcite Crystal
Don’t these look just like orange slices to you? When I first saw them, my mind immediately went to, “If I squeeze them, will juice come out?” As it turns out, they are not filled with delightful citrus juice, but they still draw that comparison every time I lay eyes on them. The vivid coloration is actually due to the inclusion of hematite, an iron mineral, which in certain quantities gives calcite its orange appearance. Calcite itself is a very common carbonate mineral and a component of limestone. The mineral name “calcite” is credited to Gaius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder, the guy they named the beer after) in the year 79, based on the Latin word for “lime.” While calcite is somewhat ubiquitous, orange calcite is less common. This variety is usually found in Mexico, Canada, and South America. It’s a gorgeous stone, and in this raw state, it’s truly a must have for any collector.
According to metaphysics: Orange Calcite is a powerful stone for unlocking and enhancing both creative and sexual energies. Few stones are thought to help stimulate the flow of these energies throughout the body, while also breaking down the barriers that cause blockages. As these energies begin to flow freely, we often feel more at ease with ourselves, leading to a boost in confidence and self-esteem.
Raccoon Penis Bone
Don’t these look just like orange slices to you? When I first saw them, my mind immediately went to, “If I squeeze them, will juice come out?” As it turns out, they are not filled with delightful citrus juice, but they still draw that comparison every time I lay eyes on them. The vivid coloration is actually due to the inclusion of hematite, an iron mineral, which in certain quantities gives calcite its orange appearance. Calcite itself is a very common carbonate mineral and a component of limestone. The mineral name “calcite” is credited to Gaius Plinius Secundus (Pliny the Elder, the guy they named the beer after) in the year 79, based on the Latin word for “lime.” While calcite is somewhat ubiquitous, orange calcite is less common. This variety is usually found in Mexico, Canada, and South America. It’s a gorgeous stone, and in this raw state, it’s truly a must have for any collector.
According to metaphysics: Orange Calcite is a powerful stone for unlocking and enhancing both creative and sexual energies. Few stones are thought to help stimulate the flow of these energies throughout the body, while also breaking down the barriers that cause blockages. As these energies begin to flow freely, we often feel more at ease with ourselves, leading to a boost in confidence and self-esteem.
Madagascar Amethyst Crystal Cluster
Madagascar Amethyst is a type of amethyst that comes straight from Madagascar, a big island off the southeast coast of Africa, as the name suggests. It’s a variety of quartz like all amethysts, but the color is really something to marvel at. These amethysts have a lighter purple shade that borders on periwinkle. It's a heavenly hue that makes them stand out from other amethyst. Somehow, their soft color and mesmerizing crystal formations had a calming effect on us, kind of like how a candle can charm your thoughts more than a roaring bonfire when the mood is just right.
According to Metaphysics: Amethyst is a calming and meditative stone that works on emotional, spiritual, and physical levels to foster calm, balance, patience, and peace. It is commonly used in spiritual practices to deepen your connection to your inner self and enhance intuitive abilities. Beyond boosting intuition, Amethyst’s metaphysical properties aid in finding inner peace, helping you relax and unwind when you need it most, whether before sleep, during stressful times, or prior to meditation.
Fulgurite Lightning Glass Straw
Have you ever wondered what the Earth looks like once it’s struck by lightning? Great news! The answer is right here. Fulgurite (derived from the Latin word “fulgur,” meaning lightning) is the result of lightning striking sand. The strike melts the silica (quartz) instantly and creates these natural tubes. Their shape mimics the path of the lightning bolt as it disperses into the ground. All lightning strikes that hit the ground are capable of forming fulgurites. A temperature of 1800 degrees Celsius is required to instantaneously melt sand and form a fulgurite. Carry one with you to benefit from the old wives’ tale that lightning never strikes the same spot twice!
Green Rose Chafer Beetle In Acrylic
Have you ever wondered what the Earth looks like once it’s struck by lightning? Great news! The answer is right here. Fulgurite (derived from the Latin word “fulgur,” meaning lightning) is the result of lightning striking sand. The strike melts the silica (quartz) instantly and creates these natural tubes. Their shape mimics the path of the lightning bolt as it disperses into the ground. All lightning strikes that hit the ground are capable of forming fulgurites. A temperature of 1800 degrees Celsius is required to instantaneously melt sand and form a fulgurite. Carry one with you to benefit from the old wives’ tale that lightning never strikes the same spot twice!
