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Animals with the shortest lifespan in the world
According to statistics from The Mysterious World, mayflies are the animals with the shortest lifespan in the world. On average, mayflies only live for 1 day.
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Archeology
Largest creature on Earth discovered
Researchers estimate that the creature was about 20m long and weighed up to 340 tonnes, a mass that exceeds any other known animal on Earth.
Animal world
Top 10 strange animals and plants that you probably have never heard of
The world we live in is a beautiful and strange place, filled with unique plants and animals. Many of these species are extremely rare and difficult to find.
Animal world
After humans, which animals quietly entered the Stone Age?
Not only humans, the latest discoveries show that the number of animals that know how to create stone tools and are in the Stone Age is greater than we thought.
Archeology
550 million year old strange creature discovered in China
Strange creature in Hubei province - China belongs to the period called
Animal world
These animals can be mistaken for each other at first glance.
In a world filled with countless animal species, there are some pairs that can leave you stumped for a moment because of their appearance.
Oceanography
What is the truth behind feeding ice cubes to beluga whales?
In this scorching summer, you're probably thinking of different ways to cool off. But have you ever wondered why we often see people feeding ice cubes to beluga whales?
Health
The truth about the nutritional value of the 'monster' crayfish
According to experts, crayfish are not as nutritious and delicious as advertised by sellers. Crayfish are an alien species that destroys the native ecosystem and are the…
Biology
Species thought to be extinct for more than 100 years suddenly 'revived' spectacularly, making scientists extremely happy
The disappearance of this animal made scientists extremely regretful.
Animal world
Top 10 scariest 'olfactory terrorists' in the world
In the wild, there are some species that use their own body odor to create a layer of protection against predators. Here are the top 10 smelliest animals in the world.
Flu epidemic
UK Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7 may mutate through dogs
The SARS-CoV-2 variant first identified in the UK, B.117, may have come from dogs. The discovery raises the risk of culling dogs in areas where B.117 is circulating.
New technology
Supercomputer predicts mass extinction in 2100
Scientists ran a supercomputer simulation that depicted a mass extinction on Earth in the year 2100.
Oceanography
What is the function of the white spots above the eyes of killer whales?
Killer whales can reach body lengths of up to 9.45 meters, but their eyes are so small that we might even think they have no eyes unless we look closely.
Animal world
Understanding the phenomenon of 'playing dead' in the animal world
From lemurs, geckos, ants to amphibians, chickens, even sharks,... hundreds of animal species use the method of playing dead to escape.
Animal world
What if cats were the same size as tigers?
Cats are widely distributed animals, with many species and numbers. China alone has more than 40 million cats.