How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa
The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.
Orchids Are Highly Prized in the West. In the South Pacific, They’re Everywhere.
Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered.
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The Most Dangerous Bear and 9 Others to Give a Wide Berth
Bears are incredible creatures, but they can also be some of the most dangerous animals on the planet. While even the most dangerous bear will typically avoid humans, under the right (or wrong!) ...
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3-year-old sloth bear is new addition to Michigan zoo
ROYAL OAK, MI - We are getting our first glimpse of the Detroit Zoo’s newest edition. Meet Jagger, a 3-year old sloth bear ...
Cacti Are Surprisingly Fragile And Five Other Intriguing Facts About These Spiky Wonders
This discovery highlights a hidden sensitivity in cacti. Even Arizona's mighty saguaros have struggled under recent heatwaves ...
Oriental fruit fly outbreak in Orange County forces quarantine
Officials have called for a quarantine in part of Orange County after an outbreak of an invasive pest. The oriental fruit fly ...
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Sri Lanka president's coalition seals election victory
Sri Lankans handed Anura Kumara Dissanayake a thumping win in a snap general election, giving its new leftist president ...
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Explore the colours of Sri Lanka’s wild at this exhibit in Mumbai
Throughout its history, Sri Lanka has been scarred by civil war and infighting. In 2022, the country reached the brink of ...
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Sri Lanka will vote in a snap general election on Thursday, called by new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to secure a majority in parliament to back his policies in the island nation struggling ...
8 countries where the Indian Rupee makes you feel rich
Traveling to countries where your home currency has a higher value can be an attractive proposition, getting more bang for ...
Half-asleep creature with ‘window’ in its eyelid found in Vietnam. It’s a new species
During the hike, researchers found several brown lizards lying very still under fallen trees. Intrigued, they took a closer ...