From cosmosmagazine.com
Giant carnivorous plant newly described to science
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Inspired by photographs on social media, an expedition trekked into the remote Borneo and confirmed a new and amazing species of pitcher plant.
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on Feb 18
Dusky Pademelon Thylogale brunii
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Dusky Pademelons are small marsupials with large ears, strong hind legs and a short, thick tail. They navigate the dense and mountainous forests of New Guinea with natural agility. Solitary by natu…
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on Jun 26
Victoria crowned pigeon Victoria goura
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Meet the Victoria crowned pigeon, the world’s largest pigeon species with royal roots and some unique quirks. Not only are they named after Queen Victoria, but they’re also close relati…
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on May 12
Eyewitness Story: The Last Village by Dr Setia Budhi
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A lone Dayak village in Borneo surrounded by palm oil plantations has held out for 14 years and resisted corporate infiltration by global palm oil giants. My name is Dr Setia Budhi, I am a Dayak et…
#fact #dayak #dayaks #fiction #palmoil #malaysia #indonesia #greenwashing #boycottpalmoil
on Nov 16
Five new species of Southeast Asian soft-furred hedgehogs found
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A recent study has identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs (also known as Lesser Gymnures) from #SoutheastAsia. The study used DNA analysis and physical characteristics to describe two…
#vietnam #hedgehogs #indonesia #biodiversity #boycottpalmoil #boycott4wildlife
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