Animal world
Search for legendary monsters in the Malaysian rainforest
Many players have to fumble deep into the Malaysian rainforest to search for Tapah catfish, an extremely rare type of monster.
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Detection of giant mice in Papua New Guinea
A giant rat has just been discovered in the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. They are 82 cm long, are not afraid of humans and are identified as one of the largest rats i…
Animal world
Spiders have the ability to turn into amazingly perfect leaves
Scientists have discovered a unique leaf-shaped spider that has absolute perfect camouflage ability in tropical rain forests and a nesting behavior combined with a leaf…
Animal world
Thoughtful frogs have become extinct for over 100 years
An extinct tree frog more than a century ago was discovered by scientists in tropical northeastern India.
Animal world
The Okapi species is hidden
Okapi is one of the rare animals in the world, only found in the eastern tropical rainforest of Chad, Africa. The Okapi's actions are mysterious, hidden at present, livi…
Animal world
The precious horned bird is more than ivory
A species of bird that lives in East Asia's rainforests is in danger of extinction by a horn that is three times more valuable than ivory.
Animal world
Three new lizard species have never been discovered
Scientists have discovered three new lizard species in Ecuador and Peru.
Animal world
Animal world in the rainforest
With biodiversity, tropical rainforests are an essential habitat for many animal species such as South American pythons, river dolphins, glass frogs or sun bears.
Animal world
Marvel at the form of
Devil's gecko is an endemic species in tropical, rainforest forests of Northern and Central Madagascar.
Animal world
Mice know to sing to mark the territory
Researchers have recently discovered that two species of rats can sing to mark territory and prevent conflicts with other animals.
Animal world
Many plants and animals are in danger of extinction
Many species of birds, amphibians and corals are at risk of extinction due to climate change but are not classified as conservation and receive adequate attention.
Animal world
Detecting venomous monkeys in Southeast Asia
Small venom monkeys are one of three new primates that scientists have found in rainforests on Borneo.
Animal world
The most exotic animals on the planet
Tree frog Rhacophorus pardalis, glass frog Hyalinobatrachium valerioi, cave frog Rhinophrynus dorsalis are 3 of the most special amphibians on our planet voted by New Sc…
Animal world
A close-up of frogs is named after the Crown Prince of England
Scientists have announced the discovery of a new, colorful frog, named Hyloscirtus princecharlesi - named after the Crown Prince of England, Prince of Wales Charles - in…
Animal world
Giant python species in South America
The male of the python is 8.8m long, weighs 227kg and has a diameter of 30cm. Females are larger than males, can be up to 9m long and weigh 250kg. The after-born pythons…