Biology
Two farmers grew a giant pumpkin weighing more than 1000kg.
A giant pumpkin weighing more than 1,000kg has broken the UK record. It was so big it needed a forklift to put on the scales at an exhibition.
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Spanish mother and daughter experts 'train' bacteria to restore paintings
Spanish microbiologist Pilar Bosch stumbled upon the possibility that bacteria could be used in art restoration, her mother's field.
Biology
How to identify bee species and how to treat stings
When playing in wooded areas, children are susceptible to bee stings, some of which can result in hospitalization. Identifying the species of bee can help in the treatme…
Biology
Flower species thought extinct for 40 years suddenly grows on the road
A conservation manager made the discovery of a lifetime when he took a photo of what he thought was a common fynbos, a flower in the genus Moraea.
Animal world
The rarest animal on the planet, there are only 2 individuals left in the world
This animal is extremely rare, there are only two individuals left in the world and scientists are trying to save this species from extinction.
Animal world
Bird of prey 'missing' for half a century discovered
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced on September 13 that it had just discovered a species of bird of prey that was
Animal world
Flying Monkey: Mysterious creature in the rainforest, monkey-like but not monkey, can fly without wings
In the tropical forests, where sunlight hardly penetrates the dense canopy and the air is filled with the scent of moist earth and flowers, there exist countless unique…
Animal world
The secret to helping cats 'flow' like liquid through very narrow spaces
Cats can squeeze their bodies through seemingly impenetrable holes. What secrets do they have that give them this special ability?
Animal world
Animals only found in Vietnam: Among the world's most evolved, unique mating methods
This animal was included in the list of 10 strangest discoveries in the world by National Geographic in 2012.
Animal world
This extremely rare dolphin is actually on the verge of extinction, with less than 10 left in the world.
The tragedy of this dolphin species - like many others - comes from humans.
Animal world
This is the oldest crocodile in the world
Henry the crocodile at the Crocworld Conservation Center will turn 124 years old later this year and has fathered more than 10,000 calves over the past few decades.
Animal world
Angler catches rare Koi fish, 40 years old, shocking weight
While fishing on the lake, a male angler suddenly caught a 40-year-old Koi fish, the weight of which surprised many people.
Animal world
Tiny elephant shrew discovered after 50 years of disappearance
Scientists have found tiny Somali elephant shrews in Djibouti, more than 50 years after the species was thought to have disappeared.
Animal world
Two men go fishing and catch a giant oarfish
Two Australian men have caught a giant oarfish - one of the world's rarest fish - in the Top End.
Animal world
Flock of 50 rare and mysterious parrots discovered in Australia
Indigenous rangers in Western Australia have discovered a colony of 50 night parrots, one of Australia's rarest and most mysterious birds.