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The new plant bears the name Obama
Biology

The new plant bears the name Obama

An American scientist has just discovered a completely new species of lichen and he decided to use the US President's last name, Obama, to name the first known plant.

December 17, 2018
Why can antler regeneration?
Biology

Why can antler regeneration?

The main deer is the only species among mammals capable of fully regenerating a body part - such as their antlers. Professor Joanna Price of the Royal College of Veterin…

December 16, 2018
Rare white elk cross the Canadian highway
Animal world

Rare white elk cross the Canadian highway

The video that captured the spectacle of Leblanc posting on personal Facebook quickly attracted 4.5 million views and over 100,000 shares after only a few days, accordin…

December 16, 2018
Deer survive for years with arrows across the ribs
Animal world

Deer survive for years with arrows across the ribs

The white-tailed deer in North Carolina, USA has been stuck with a piece of arrow in the body for years. The animal survived thanks to the bone covering the body and the…

December 16, 2018
Exotic species of deer pointing baby with hamster
Animal world

Exotic species of deer pointing baby with hamster

The mouse deer (Chevrotain) is one of 10 species of cheo (Tragulidae), a small, shy group of mammals that often live in tropical forests of Africa, India and Southeast A…

December 16, 2018