Oceanography
Not Amazon, Earth also has a larger lung in the ocean but few people know it
It turns out that the Earth is still breathing with larger lungs in the ocean, an ecosystem few of us know about: The seagrass fields.
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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
Archeology
A 2,600-year-old girl's tomb reveals the 'virgin warriors'
After nearly three decades of being found, the 2,600 remains of Tuva have been identified as a 13-year-old girl and a powerful and ruthless Amazon warrior.
Animal world
The tiny monkey-sized monkey, weighs 15 grams
This is also one of the smallest primates in the world when only a modest height of 5 cm, weighs 15 grams.
Life
The Amazon forest could become the next source of corona virus
Ecologist David Lapola warned that the next pandemic could originate from the Amazon rainforest because humans are increasingly invading animal habitats.
Animal world
The mystery of the 'Amazon dog ghost' is first solved
One of the most mysterious animals of the Amazon jungle has finally been photographed, opening many research directions for them to scientists.
Biology
Tropical forests are losing their ability to absorb carbon
The carbon sequestration capacity of pristine tropical forests in the world has decreased by about a third from 1990, the new study said.
Animal world
Giant mouse discovered to be as big as humans in Amazon
Scientists have discovered a prehistoric mouse as large as a human living in the Amazon rainforest about 10 million years ago.
Environment
The carbon emissions from forest fires in Australia are similar to the emissions of Amazon forest fires
Carbon emissions from forest fires raging in Australia are on par with the carbon emissions caused by the Amazon rainforest fire disaster last year.
Animal world
Strange bird colorful likes to eat clay
In the mountains of southeastern Peruvian clay, it is estimated that up to 18 species of parrot gather to eat ... every day. Why do they have this habit?
Biology
Amazon forest trees have longer leaves than adults
Coccoloba gigantifolia grows 15 meters tall, has 2.5 meter long leaves, most likely the largest leafy species of the dicotyledonous plants.
Animal world
Scientists have discovered that sloths sneak into their toilets, which they do horribly
We warn you not to read this story while eating. It contained science, bizarre but mixed with a feeling of disgust hidden behind the innocent, bewildered face of this So…
Animal world
Birds that sing to their mates are noisier than airplanes
The white-bellied bird in the Amazon forest has set the record for the world's biggest cry, which can damage human hearing.
Animal world
Mercury river dolphins are poisoned with mercury
Conservationists found alarming levels of mercury poisoning in the Amazon river dolphins population due to illegal gold mining.