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Leaves have internal thermostats
Biology

Leaves have internal thermostats

Whether in Canada or the Caribbean, leaves don't have to worry about outside temperatures - they have built-in weather controllers for the purpose of keeping them comfor…

December 17, 2018
Rodents are like cats
Animal world

Rodents are like cats

Scientists have discovered a rodent that is as big as a cat, shaped like an overweight Guina mouse.

December 16, 2018
Giant snail inflicting in America
Animal world

Giant snail inflicting in America

With a body as big as a mouse, giant snails in the US and the Caribbean countries become a threat to trees, vehicles, construction and people.

December 16, 2018
Announcing the world's rarest animal
Animal world

Announcing the world's rarest animal

A small snake living on the Caribbean island has been recognized as the world's rarest animal. There are only 18 remaining snakes of this species left on earth. Describe…

December 16, 2018
Discover the world's smallest snake in Barbados
Animal world

Discover the world's smallest snake in Barbados

The world's smallest snake has just been discovered on the Caribbean island of Barbados. When the snake grows, it has an average length of less than 4 inches (about 10 c…

December 16, 2018
The extinct Caribbean monk seal
Animal world

The extinct Caribbean monk seal

Federal authorities have officially confirmed what scientists have predicted for a long time: The Caribbean monk seal has suffered the same fate as extinct birds.

December 16, 2018
Lake asphalt - Natural asphalt workshop
Environment

Lake asphalt - Natural asphalt workshop

On Trinidad Island in the Caribbean Sea there is a special lake. There is not much water in the lake, but a lot of asphalt accumulates. Therefore, it is called asphalt l…

December 16, 2018