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Mysterious death of marine animals in Peru
Animal world

Mysterious death of marine animals in Peru

Sky News reported authorities discovered the bodies of 18 sea turtles, 22 sea lions, 16 sharks, 8 dolphins and 22 seabirds on an area over 120km long in Peru's Lambayequ…

December 16, 2018
Detecting strange colorful birds
Animal world

Detecting strange colorful birds

The bird has a bright red coat, found in September 2008, but it was not until July last that researchers published the results. This bird is officially named in the list…

December 16, 2018
Marine animals die again in Peru
Animal world

Marine animals die again in Peru

The bodies of animals washed up on Pucusana beach, a place about 37km south of the capital Lima. The incident was discovered on 25/5. The Peruvian Navy said it had sent…

December 16, 2018
Massive sea birds die in Peru
Animal world

Massive sea birds die in Peru

Local media reported that more than 1,200 pelicans were scattered in the Piura and Lambayeque regions in the north. Government scientists have listed the number of dead…

December 16, 2018
Discover strange colorful lizards in Peru
Animal world

Discover strange colorful lizards in Peru

In the towering, cold, cold forest of the Andes, southern Peru, researchers happened to discover new lizards with stunningly colorful motifs.

December 16, 2018
Bearded owl in South America
Animal world

Bearded owl in South America

Xenoglaux loweryi is a small owl that was first discovered in 1976. But no one saw them after that. This owl has many long beards around the mine.

December 16, 2018
Does Vietnam have bats 'vampires'?
Animal world

Does Vietnam have bats 'vampires'?

After the information said, in Peru, biting of bats causes 4 people to die from rabies. Many readers worry: Does Vietnam have vampire bats?

December 16, 2018
The Amazon river system originated in Peru
Environment

The Amazon river system originated in Peru

After nearly 4 centuries of research and making different judgments, the origin of the Amazon and South America rivers has just been announced by scientists.

December 16, 2018