Biology
Vietnam has a flower that 'steps out of a legend' that can change color 3 times a day, when withering is the most unexpected time.
From morning to noon, afternoon and evening, flowers change color clearly, visible to the naked eye.
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Biology
Using insects to turn waste into 'gold'
Chua Kai-Ninh spends a lot of time during the day making sure that his animals are well fed and grow fast.
Biology
The world's most beautiful mosquito species is sought after by photographers
They are quite common in Central and South America, often referred to as mosquitoes
Biology
Discovered 'backyard tree' in Samoa can help treat cancer, Covid-19
Researchers say the leaves of the matalafi plant can be used to treat cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and even Covid-19.
Animal world
The California Falcon for the first time reproduces without a male
The researchers were surprised to discover the phenomenon of virginity in captive female California ospreys, after sharks, rays and lizards.
Animal world
Baby hippo uses its body as bait to protect its mother from a hungry lion
The baby hippo's bravery is well rewarded. But in the end, the two hippo mother and daughter still cannot avoid death.
Animal world
The strange ghost crab has no tongue but still makes a cry, the X-ray expert has just figured it out
Can ghost crabs make calls? How is that?
Animal world
Discovered a gene error that creates vampires - creatures that only drink blood to live
Blood usually doesn't provide enough nutrients for a real organism to exist like a Dracula vampire, except for one species, thanks to 13 genes.
Animal world
Every year, Australia destroys 2 million of these creatures but remains helpless against their development
This is an organism that is harmful to humans and has an extremely strong growth.
Animal world
Surrounded by lions, wild pigs use 'excellent skills' to escape with unbelievable simplicity
Even the onlookers could not believe that the speed of the wild boar could help it overcome the lions so easily.
Animal world
Getting into the water pipe to pair, poisonous snakes were caught alive
Two oriental brown snakes, the second most venomous snake in the world, were caught when they crawled into people's homes during the breeding season.
Animal world
Recklessly stealing the crocodile's bait, the jaguar almost died
Seeing the carcass of an antelope left in the river, the jaguar rushed forward but quickly regretted this action.
Animal world
Attacked by a baby antelope, the jaguar has a strange 'retaliation' action
Witnessing the strange behavior of the antelope, the jaguar was surprised, but also quickly responded in a way few expected.
Animal world
The strangest acts in the animal kingdom
In the animal kingdom, many species participate in completely different reproduction processes. Either way, the behaviors are aimed at increasing the reproductive effici…
Animal world
Belcher Sea Snake - The most venomous snake in the world
This blue-black snake can kill a person after just a small bite.