A case of mistaken identity for 177 years. Based on the amazing intuition of a waterlily specialist, a massive waterlily that has been growing at the Kew Gardens Herbarium in London, UK, for the past 177 years has now been identified as a new species. This is the first new species of enormous waterlily to be discovered in more than a century. Only two other species of … [Read more...] about The World’s Largest Giant Waterlily was Found for the First Time in More Than a Century
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The First Giant Anteater Diagnosed With Diabetes And Fitted With A Human-Useable Device
Nala, an Edinburgh Zoo giant anteater, is the first known instance of diabetes in her species. "Keepers first noticed anything was awry when Nala began to lose weight while eating the same amount, or even more, as usual," said Stephanie Mota, the resident veterinary surgeon at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), in a statement. "We performed a comprehensive … [Read more...] about The First Giant Anteater Diagnosed With Diabetes And Fitted With A Human-Useable Device
Giant Sunfish Larva Discovered For The First Time And It’s Ludicrously Adorable
Mola alexandrini, the enormous bump-head sunfish, has been harboring a small secret. The larval form of one of the world's largest fish had previously been unknown to ocean experts, but thanks to the combined efforts of scientists from Australia and New Zealand, the early life stage of one of the world's largest fish has finally been discovered. The larva of the huge bump-head … [Read more...] about Giant Sunfish Larva Discovered For The First Time And It’s Ludicrously Adorable
A RARE Galápagos Giant Tortoise Baby With Albinism is Born at a Swiss Zoo
A remarkable species is the Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger). The enormous reptiles, which are native to the extraordinary environment of the Galápagos Islands, have lifespans of well over a century. These surviving artifacts can weigh more than 500 pounds and are challenging to reproduce. According to optimistic estimates, there are 10,000 to 15,000 wild tortoises … [Read more...] about A RARE Galápagos Giant Tortoise Baby With Albinism is Born at a Swiss Zoo
A Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears Looks Exactly Like Mickey Mouse
Meet Goma, Tokyo's adorable "Mickey Mouse dog." Many people on Instagram have fallen in love with this 7-year-old cutie because of her huge, fluffy, gray ears, which make her look like a real-life cartoon mouse. We wish we could reach into our screens and hug her! Goma is a Maltese/Papillon mix, which means she possesses the best characteristics of both breeds. Her unusual … [Read more...] about A Dog With Giant Fluffy Ears Looks Exactly Like Mickey Mouse