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Sagarmatha National Park - Nepal
World Heritage

Sagarmatha National Park - Nepal

The United Nations Science, Education and Cultural Organization has recognized Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal as a World Natural Heritage in 1979.

December 18, 2018
Old Indian collection of insects and mysteries
Archeology

Old Indian collection of insects and mysteries

The large collection of insects such as bees, termites, spiders, flies, ants dating back about 53 million years ago challenged the hypothetical theory of India's ancient…

December 17, 2018
The Tibetan Plateau advanced in stages
Archeology

The Tibetan Plateau advanced in stages

The Tibetan Plateau - the largest and highest plateau, surrounded by the highest mountains in the world - challenged geologists for a long time trying to understand how…

December 17, 2018
Discover many steep cliffs in Nepal
Archeology

Discover many steep cliffs in Nepal

The explorers discovered a series of caves decorated with Buddha-shaped figures, located on a vertical cliff of the northern Himalaya in Nepal. The discovery has made sc…

December 17, 2018
Assassins stealthy wild sheep in the Himalayas
Animal world

Assassins stealthy wild sheep in the Himalayas

The lone male leopard is difficult to recognize because it hides behind the flock of sheep, patiently waiting for the most appropriate moment to grab the prey.

December 16, 2018
The duck flies over the Himalayas to breed
Animal world

The duck flies over the Himalayas to breed

Scientists at the University of Exeter, England, discovered a species of the Duck family that could fly across the Himalayas to reproduce, Phys reported on Sept. 5.

December 16, 2018
Discover new species of thrush by singing
Animal world

Discover new species of thrush by singing

By distinguishing between the characteristic melodious songs, scientists have discovered a new species of thrush in the Himalayas of northern India and China.

December 16, 2018
Fish know to walk in the Himalayas
Animal world

Fish know to walk in the Himalayas

Scientists discovered more than 200 new plant and animal species in the eastern Himalayas, including a walking fish by snaking like a snake and living for 4 days on land.

December 16, 2018
Birds conquer the Himalayas
Animal world

Birds conquer the Himalayas

The latest study by biologists at Bangor University in the United Kingdom confirms the world's highest flying bird species is Asian-headed goose (bar-headed goose).

December 16, 2018