In the world of flora, there are numerous captivating and breathtaking plants, but there is one flower that has left scientists and flower enthusiasts in awe for centuries. Meet the "Agave Americana," commonly known as the century plant, and for a good reason: it takes up to 7 years to bloom! The Agave Americana, native to Mexico and the southern United States, is a … [Read more...] about The Astonishing Bloom: A Flower That Opens After 7 Years and Lasts for 7 Days
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Japan Discovers 7,000 New Unknown Islands After Fresh Survey
Japan, the island nation of the Pacific, has just made an extraordinary discovery. A new survey conducted by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan has revealed the existence of 7,000 previously unknown islands in the country's territorial waters. As a result, the number of official islands in Japan is expected to double from 6,852 to 14,125. The last survey of … [Read more...] about Japan Discovers 7,000 New Unknown Islands After Fresh Survey
Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria were some of the deadliest in over a decade, causing widespread devastation and leaving countless people unaccounted for. In the midst of the chaos and destruction, one of the most remarkable helpers was a rescue dog named Proteo. Proteo was a Mexican rescue dog who had been specially trained to search for survivors in the rubble. … [Read more...] about Hero search and rescue dog dies trying to find survivors after deadly earthquakes — rest in peace
Giraffe Died At Upstate New York Zoo After Its Neck Became Stuck And Then Broke Inside Enclosure’s Gate
At a zoo in upstate New York, a six-year-old giraffe tragically passed away from its long neck becoming trapped inside an enclosure gate. At the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, the beloved giraffe Parker was discovered Sunday morning unconscious with his six-foot neck caught in the gate. Veterinary teams were called, but they were unable to revive Parker. Steve Lacy, the … [Read more...] about Giraffe Died At Upstate New York Zoo After Its Neck Became Stuck And Then Broke Inside Enclosure’s Gate
Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years
The first-ever pictures and videos of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon were taken during an expedition to Papua New Guinea. It's comforting to know that animals once believed to be extinct occasionally make a comeback in a world where we constantly hear about extinctions and endangered species. Consider the black-naped pheasant-pigeon, which hasn't been spotted in more … [Read more...] about Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years