In a breathtaking and rare event, one of the world’s rarest trees, known as the Wollemi pine or the dinosaur tree, has produced fruit for the very first time — right in a private garden in Worcestershire, England. In the quiet village of Wichenford, Malvern, retired couple Pamela and Alistair Thompson were astonished to discover their ancient tree sprouting cones, marking a … [Read more...] about Tree from dinosaur age bears fruit for first time
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Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World
The kiwi, a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, may seem like an unlikely candidate for having a giant cousin. However, recent scientific discoveries have revealed a surprising link between the kiwi and the extinct elephant bird of Madagascar. The Kiwi's Giant Cousin DNA analysis has shown that the elephant bird, a massive flightless bird that once roamed … [Read more...] about Kiwis: The Birds with the Largest Eggs in the World