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Top 8 rare and threatened plant and animal species
From the United States to the blue butterfly El Segundo ... they are rare and endangered plants and animals in the world ...
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Discover more than 350 new species of flora and fauna in the Himalayas
Scientists say more than 350 new plant and animal species have been discovered in the eastern Himalayan mountains, but now they are seriously threatened by the effects o…
Animal world
Five Komodo dragons were born by a simple reproductive pathway
Flora - a Komodo dragon at a zoo in the UK gave birth to five monogamous reproductive dragons (no sperm needed for the male), announced by British scientists on January…
Animal world
WWF: Discovered 52 new species in Borneo
Since 2005, scientists have discovered at least 52 new species of flora and fauna on the island of Borneo (Southeast Asia), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced.
Animal world
The period of Komodo breeding does not require males
Scientists are seeking to explain a pregnancy of a Komodo daisy at a zoo in the UK. Komodo is a large reptile that can be up to 3 meters long. Although
Animal world
Flora and fauna extinction: Alarming disasters for humans
Every 20 minutes a certain animal or plant is extinct and in the last 50 years, the rate of extinction has increased 40 times faster than the industrial revolution. Our…
Environment
Socotra Island is strange
From a distance from a sci-fi movie, Socotra Island was separated from the African continent about 6-7 million years ago.
Environment
Hainan Island separated from Vietnam millions of years ago
Most plants and animals on China's southern Hainan island originate from Vietnam, which is hundreds of kilometers away.
Environment
Ten environmental disasters are threatening humanity
Humanity is more than ever before 10 disasters caused by itself, without the global expansion to solve the endangered competition is not a distant future.
Environment
Climate change threatens even the most common species on Earth
More than half of all species of plants and a third of common animals may face serious threats this century due to climate change, according to a study by the University…
Environment
Earth warms, the Arctic will explode vegetation
In the next few decades, the lands surrounding the Arctic will be able to grow green trees due to global warming. This is the research result from computer models of sci…
Environment
VN strives to conserve diversity of forest ecosystems
Through a new project signed with GTZ, Vietnam hopes to strengthen the country's capacity to protect biodiversity and forest ecosystems.
Environment
80% of tropical forests may disappear due to climate change
In the next 90 years, the number of animals and plants settled in tropical forests may be reduced to less than 20% compared to today. American scientists warn after cond…
Environment
Galapagos beach stinks because ... sea lions
Galapagos Islands are famous throughout the world for beautiful flora and fauna. But if you're lucky enough to have a chance to visit here, don't expect to see the islan…
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Extremely rare species about to become extinct in the Mekong River
The Mekong basin is home to a rich flora and fauna. However, many of those species are in danger of extinction.