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Sandbox Tree - Photo (c) Elendil Cocchi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Elendil Cocchi CC
Sandbox Tree (Hura crepitans) Info
Hura crepitans, the sandbox tree, also known as possumwood and jabillo, is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native to tropical regions of North and South America, including the Amazon Rainforest. It is recognized by the many dark, pointed spines and smooth brown bark. These spines have caused it to be called Monkey no-climb. (Wikipedia)
New Zealand Giant Centipede - Photo (c) Danilo Hegg, all rights reserved, uploaded by Danilo Hegg C
New Zealand Giant Centipede (Cormocephalus rubriceps) Info
Cormocephalus rubriceps is a large centipede of the family Scolopendridae, endemic to Australia and the North Island of New Zealand. At up to 25 cm in length, it is the largest centipede in New Zealand. (Wikipedia)