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Algae bloom kills 350 elephants in Botswana
Satellite data analysis reveals algal blooms may have been responsible for a mass die-off of elephants in 2020.
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New spider species discovered in Cuba
A team of researchers from Masaryk University (Czech Republic) and the Cuban Zoological Society have discovered a new species of spider belonging to the genus Trichopelm…
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What happens when you shoot an armadillo?
Armadillos, also known as armadillos, are mammals with hard shells covering their bodies. Like pangolins, shooting armadillos can be dangerous.
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Strange animal 'tastes better than dragon meat', costs only 500,000 VND/kg but farmers don't want to raise it
What is so special about this animal that its meat is so praised?
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A special breed of chicken can live its entire life without drinking water.
The long-tailed pheasant has a long, thick beak, which it can easily
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Treasure in Truong Son range: Extremely rare animal species, found nowhere else in the world, IUCN urgent protection!
Scientists say this is the rarest and least known animal in the world.
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Close-up of a new snake species found only in Vietnam
A new species of snake has just been recognized by scientists, found only on a small island in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.
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World's oldest albatross lays egg at age 74
After finding a new mate, the female Laysan albatross Wisdom laid a new egg on Midway Atoll, adding to her brood.
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Scientific discovery may solve 10,000-year-old mystery inside calico cat's fur
In the past, there have been many similar scientific discoveries, made by two independent research groups, from two different countries.
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Reindeer can change eye color to 'match' the long winter months
According to scientists, reindeer
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Unique techniques help animals 'survive' through winter
Digging burrows in the ground, hibernating and breathing underwater, or huddling together to keep warm... are some
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China deciphers DNA mystery that helps Tibetan antelope survive on plateau
Chinese scientists have successfully decoded the chromosome-level genome of the rare Tibetan antelope, with the aim of discovering the secret to their survival at high a…
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Going fishing, woman catches strange-looking animal, turns out to be rare species
The woman could not hide her surprise at this special animal.
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Why are trains in Japan always on time?
Japanese train punctuality arises from a cultural emphasis on time, advanced technology, rigorous training, and meticulous planning.
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Millennium Mystery: Why do opposite sides of a dice always add up to seven?
Some people argue that this layout helps distribute the numbers more evenly, ensuring randomness when rolling the dice.