Biology
Top 7 rarest butterflies in the world
These unusually patterned butterflies were once quite common. However, habitat degradation and human impact have caused them to gradually disappear.
Habitat
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Biology
China discovers new orchid species in giant panda habitat
Recently, Chinese researchers discovered a new species of orchid growing in the habitat of giant pandas in Sichuan province, southwest of the country.
Animal world
The viper in Vietnam has a unique and scary appearance.
Although it is called a green snake, this snake does not have the usual green scales, but has a scary appearance with a pair of horns on its head.
Discover science
Can carp live 10 years in a tank without feeding?
The strong survival ability of carp not only surprises us but also suggests many things about the relationship between organisms and their surrounding environment.
Oceanography
How special is the plan to put humans living under the sea?
UK-based DEEP is developing the Sentinel system, which it says is a modular, reconfigurable underwater habitat that would allow humans to live at depths of 200m for 28 d…
Oceanography
Crocodile collides with sharks right on the beach
Sharks and crocodiles share common habitats and prey, so they can interact when foraging.
Oceanography
A 'ghost shark' species discovered hiding at the bottom of the sea
The ghost shark's habitat is deep under the sea, making it difficult to study and monitor them.
Animal world
How did the fish sent into space by China adapt?
Four zebrafish are doing well after nearly a month in space on China's Tiangong space station, but they are showing signs of disorientation.
Animal world
What is the cause of the centuries-old feud between humans and Asian elephants?
The reasons for the feud between humans and Asian elephants can be found in the elephants' history and current habitat changes.
Oceanography
What Are Coral Reefs and How Do They Form?
Coral reefs are biological structures built mainly by colonies of tiny coral animals that secrete calcium carbonate skeletons. Over many generations, those skeletons acc…
Discover science
Why can giant pandas swim but they can still drown?
Recently, people found the body of a giant panda in a river in Fengtongzhai Town, Baoxing County, Ya'an, Sichuan, China, and it was suspected that it had drowned.
Conquer Mars
NASA is looking for 4 people to live in an environment like Mars, with pay
Trying to live like on Mars so that if you follow Elon Musk to settle there in the future, it will also be less confusing.
Conquer Mars
Revealing the real reason why people are fascinated by Mars!
Whether they are scientists, astronauts or ordinary people, they are all deeply attracted to the red planet.
Videos
Video: Complete documentary Our Planet - Our Planet
Our Planet - Our Planet is a documentary that focuses on the diversity of habitats around the world.
Animal world
Mermaids are officially extinct in China
The fairy fish (also known as dugongs or dugongs) is functionally extinct in China, due to widespread habitat destruction and poaching, scientists say.