The bushy-haired cow, also known as the Scottish highland cow, is an indigenous breed of cattle Scottish highland cows are impressed by their long horns and dense fur, especially on the forehead. This cow’s “hair” is considered to be the longest of any cattle breed and helps protect it during cold winters. Scottish highland cows are raised mainly for meat, which is very good quality because it contains less cholesterol. Meanwhile, the milk of Scottish highland cows often has a very high butter content The Komondor, also known as the rag dog, is a long-standing traditional dog breed, a national treasure of Hungary. This breed has a twisted white coat. Komondor’s fur can be from 20 – 27cm long with a total weight of about 30 kg The Komondor’s fur is soft and silky, but due to its natural curls, it tends to curl itself into small tufts like a rag. Therefore, each bath, this dog will take more than 2 days for the coat to be completely dry In addition to the “terrible” fur, Komondor also possesses extraordinary health, agility and flexibility. People often keep rag dogs to protect the sheep from the attack of wolves or bears Silkie chicken is one of the most popular ornamental chicken breeds today. Originating from China, Silkie chickens were brought to Europe about 200 years ago. They are referred to by zoologists as a cross between a chicken and a rabbit Silkie chicken has an extremely lovely appearance with fluffy fur like a Japanese dog. This plumage covers the bodies of Silkie chickens and only their faces can be seen. With this characteristic ruffled feathers, Silkie chickens can live in places with harsh climates Silkie chickens have a lifespan of about nine years. This is also an easy animal to keep. Their main food is green vegetables, rice, and rice This colorful peacock-like Nicobar pigeon is found on the small islands and coasts of the Nicobar Islands, the eastern Malay Archipelago, and both the Solomons and Palau. The head of the Nicobar pigeon is bluish-gray, similar to the upper neck feathers. The tail is very short, pure white. The rest of the coat has an iridescent green color alternating with vibrant colors such as pink, purple pink, orange, green, emerald green… With this special appearance, Nicobar is dubbed the The species that possesses the most beautiful plumage in the bird world According to the explanation of scientists, the reason why Nicobar pigeons have more vibrant colors than ordinary pigeons is due to the geographical location where they live mainly. Living in a small archipelago, where there are not many natural enemies, Nicobar pigeons can comfortably wear eye-catching costumes without fear of being detected. Angora rabbit is one of the animals with the most special fur in the world Angora has a round body like a ball, weighing 2-3,4kg. Species out, this rabbit species has a very prominent feature, which is long and soft fur, covering both the face, legs, and the top and ears. With such a lovely appearance, Angora rabbits are also compared to “jumping cotton balls”. Angora rabbit’s fur can be about 2.5cm long each month. The fur of the Angora rabbit is used to make a wool called Angora. This wool is soft, smooth, thin and cottony but not strong enough The seo-tailed bird (scientific name Pharamachrus mocinno) is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. They usually live in the mountains and rainforests of Central America. Favorite foods are fruits, insects, lizards and other small creatures During the mating season, the male bird is adorned with two tail feathers up to 1m long and colorful plumage. Unlike males, females do not have long tails and are less vibrant in color The seo-tailed bird is afraid of confinement. They would rather take their own lives than be kept in cages or chains. Thus, they became the symbol of Guatemala, a country in Central America and also embodied a mighty god in ancient Mayan mythology. The golden pheasant has the scientific name of Chrysolophus pictus. They are native to China but are also found in the dense forests of England, Scotland, Spain and France. Yellow pheasant is one of the most brilliantly plumage species in the bird family with its brilliant yellow “hair”, combined with its distinctive bright red and green colors. In particular, the male birds own an impressive 90-105cm long tail, accounting for about 2/3 of the body length. Yellow pheasants rarely fly and usually spend most of their time on the ground foraging for food such as fruit, seeds and insects. Yellow hemorrhoids symbolize luck and prosperity Mangalitsa or Mangalica is a rare breed of pig that originated in Hungary. A special feature of this pig is the thick, long, shaggy coat that covers the whole body like sheep’s wool. The Mangalitsa pig breed has many different coat colors such as yellow, light yellow or red… Mangalitsa pigs do not require special care, their main food is wheat, corn, barley, grass… Mangalitsa pork is considered one of the best meat in the world. Compared to other pigs, the Mangalitsa pig possesses superior intelligence. Therefore, they are famous as pigs with cute looks like sheep and smart like dogs

Some of the first COVID-19 infections were linked to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China. Photo: Simon Song. According to the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong, China), a study by scientists from West China Normal University and Oxford University recently shed light on the wildlife trade. in Wuhan City, which has long been considered a potential source of the spread of COVID-19. In the most detailed record of the wildlife trade yet to be released, scientists estimate that more than 47,000 wild animals were sold in the city’s markets in the two-and-a-half years before the outbreak. disease outbreak. According to the study, up to 38 animals were sold at 17 stores in four markets in Wuhan city between May 2017 and November 2019. These include mammals such as civets, ferrets and raccoons, which are known to be susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with squirrels, badgers, foxes and porcupines, as well as birds and cows close. However, the researchers did not find any evidence that bats or pangolins – considered two sources of SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission – were commercially available. Seven of the wildlife shops are at the Huanan seafood wholesale market, which has been linked to several COVID-19 cases in late 2019. On average, about 1,100 animals are transported throughout the city’s markets each month, in a trade that the researchers describe as qualifying for disease spread and “essentially any legal”. “Almost all the animals for sale are alive, caged, crammed and in poor condition. Most of the shops offer butchering services, which are performed on site, which does not guarantee food hygiene or animal welfare,” the researchers said. Huanan Seafood Market, Wuhan, closed last January. Photo: Simon Song/SCMP Veterinarian David Hayman, a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) team visiting Wuhan in early 2021, said the study confirmed that live wild mammals were for sale. in Wuhan, which the WHO team suspected, but could not verify. The study also provides clear evidence that several species that are susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been “continuously marketed,” Hayman said. The origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 epidemic is still unknown. Scientists as well as governments in many countries have called for further investigation into whether the virus came from the wild or leaked from a laboratory, a theory that China has repeatedly denied. The wildlife trade has been identified as a possible route of transmission of the virus, which is believed to have originated in bats. Most of the first cases were linked to the Huanan Seafood Market, and a subsequent analysis found that more than half of the first cases in December 2019 were in contact with this market or markets. other in the city. However, no link was found between commercially available animals and the virus. Earlier, a report by the WHO team, based on information from Chinese authorities, said that only snakes, crocodiles and salamanders, which are less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2, were sold directly. continue at the market at the end of December 2019. “It is important that mammals that are alive and being sold in markets in Wuhan just before the first cases of COVID-19 were recorded, are very contagious with the SARS-CoV-2 virus,” said Daniel Lucey. , an infectious disease specialist at Georgetown University Medical Center (USA), said. Meanwhile, Zhou Zhao-min, co-author of the study, hopes the newly published data can be useful in tracing the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Australia – kangaroos Kangaroo is a symbol that just hearing people think of Australia. This country is also known as “the land of kangaroos”. This species mainly lives in grasslands, savannas, forests… Theo BBC For a long time, Australians do not have the habit of eating kangaroos. However, about a decade ago, they started eating it because it’s good for the environment. Australians are encouraged to eat kangaroo meat. Photo: Hypro. The country’s ecologists say the number of kangaroos has exceeded the control level, affecting the environment. In 2010, Australia had only 27 million kangaroos. Six years later, the number has grown to 45 million. Dishes with kangaroo meat can include steak, meatballs, barbecue, sausage. Some people have said that kangaroo meat smells like beef but is tougher, has a stronger smell than lamb. In addition to kangaroos, Australians also eat the emu bird (Australian ostrich), which is also the symbol of this country. Denmark – swan The swan is a symbol of Denmark and often appears with beautiful images in fairy tales. In many European countries, eating this animal is also prohibited. However, this is not a problem for the Danes. Eating swan meat is not illegal in Denmark. Photo: Hello National. Share on Esquire , Mario Batali, who once ate swan said its meat is deep red, lean. Some people say the meat of this species is smelly and chewy. However, the Cr8ive1 account of a cooking blog countered. This person said that after processing, swan meat is quite soft. You just need to keep the heat on medium, no need to cook too thoroughly. “Its taste is very interesting and controversial,” this person shared. However, you will find it very difficult to find recipes for swan meat online. Finland – brown bear The ancient Finns worshiped brown bears. There are 200 names for this species in their language. Finns today are used to calling nalle, otso and mesikämmen… Some other common names in the past include mettä, metsä, otava and mörkö. Bear meat is expensive food. Photo: Npr. However, nowadays, you can absolutely find restaurants serving brown bear meat in Finland. It can be used as a steak or burger. In this country, about 150 bears are hunted every year. The hunter has the right to own it. Hunters often keep the feathers and sell the meat. However, bear meat needs to go through many rigorous tests before reaching users to avoid worm diseases. Usually, bear meat is sold whole, not retail. Some people have said that the bear paw cooked with goose fat is the most famous. Each piece of bear meat usually costs about 160 USD. “You’ll need a glass of red wine to savor the meat”, blog owner A Luxury Travel to speak. Saudi Arabia – camel Not many parts of the world love camel meat like Saudi Arabia. According to the World Atlas Camel meat is a staple of the country’s diet. Statistics for 2020 of Global Trade Mark shows that Saudi Arabia is the largest consumer of camel meat (113,000 tons), far ahead of the UAE (2nd place, 35,000 tons). Camel meat is consumed in huge quantities in Saudi Arabia. Photo: The Food Ranger. Camel meat is high in protein, low in fat and has almost no saturated fat. It contains many amino acids, iron, glycogen that help support the growth of nerve cells. There was a time when the MERS epidemic raged, camel meat lost its place because studies showed the animal was an intermediary that spread the virus to humans. Spain – bulls For a long time, the people of the country of gaur have not hesitated to eat the meat of their national symbol. The Spaniards are famous for letting the bulls fight each other to the death and then eat the meat. The Spanish-style stewed oxtail is very famous. Photo: Travel + Leisure. “The meat is very tough. We have to cut it first and cook it with red wine overnight. Then it needs to be stewed for another four hours before serving customers,” said a local restaurant manager. If you go to Spain, you should probably try the stewed oxtail. This is considered the most delicious dish from the gaur.

Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau) is a suitable destination for a beach trip this summer. Visitors coming here have the opportunity to explore Shark Cape with one side of the steep cliffs, the other side is the vast sea, long stretch of white sand. Snorkeling to see corals, fishing, exploring primeval forests… are some interesting activities that you can experience in this place. Ga Choi island (or Trong Mai island) is located in the southwest of Ha Long Bay, about 5 km from Bai Chay beach. The island is made up of 2 giant rocks in the middle of the sea. This unique name comes from the island shape like 2 roosters and hens with their heads together. This is considered a tourism symbol of Quang Ninh province. Whale Island (or Ong Island) is a small island located in Van Phong Bay, Khanh Hoa province. There is only one resort on the island. During your stay here, you will be immersed in the unspoiled natural scenery, scuba diving, kayaking, exploring the primeval forest… Monkey Island (or Lao island) in Nha Phu Bay, is one of the famous tourist attractions of the coastal city. It is home to more than 1,000 wild monkeys. Although living in the wild, monkeys on the island are very bold with people. Yen Island (Noi Island) is the place where you will be able to watch swiftlets hovering in the sky, perching on the offshore rocks and many nests clinging to the cliffs. The appropriate time to visit is from April to August because the weather is dry, ideal for exploring the island and swimming. Hon Tre is about 30 km west of Rach Gia city center (Kien Giang). On the island there are high mountains in the south and low mountains in the north. These two mountains make the island look like a turtle floating in the sea, so people also call this area Turtle Island. You can also see other islands with the same name in Quang Ninh, Khanh Hoa… Chim O Island located in the middle of Tri An Lake (Dong Nai) appears with a peaceful and quiet beauty. This place is about 80 km from Ho Chi Minh City, suitable as a relaxing weekend destination for your group. You can also camp, fish, enjoy nature, and explore the flora and fauna here.

The bush cow, also known as the Scottish highland cow, is an indigenous breed of cattle Scottish highland cows are impressed by their long horns and dense fur, especially on the forehead. This cow’s “hair” is considered to be the longest of any cattle breed and helps protect it during cold winters. Scottish highland cows are raised mainly for meat, which is very good quality because it contains less cholesterol. Meanwhile, the milk of Scottish highland cows often has a very high butter content The Komondor, also known as the rag dog, is a long-standing traditional dog breed, a national treasure of Hungary. This breed has a twisted white coat. Komondor’s fur can be from 20 – 27cm long with a total weight of about 30 kg The Komondor’s fur is soft and silky, but due to its natural curls, it tends to curl itself into small tufts like a rag. Therefore, each bath, this dog will take more than 2 days for the coat to be completely dry In addition to the “terrible” fur, Komondor also possesses extraordinary health, agility and flexibility. People often keep rag dogs to protect the sheep from the attack of wolves or bears Silkie chicken is one of the most popular ornamental chicken breeds today. Originating from China, Silkie chickens were brought to Europe about 200 years ago. They are referred to by zoologists as a cross between a chicken and a rabbit Silkie chicken has an extremely lovely appearance with fluffy fur like a Japanese dog. This plumage covers the bodies of Silkie chickens and only their faces can be seen. With this characteristic ruffled feathers, Silkie chickens can live in places with harsh climates Silkie chickens have a lifespan of about nine years. This is also an easy animal to keep. Their main food is green vegetables, rice, and rice This colorful peacock-like Nicobar pigeon is found on the small islands and coasts of the Nicobar Islands, the eastern Malay Archipelago, and both the Solomons and Palau. The head of the Nicobar pigeon is bluish-gray, like the upper neck feathers. The tail is very short, pure white. The rest of the coat has an iridescent green color alternating with vibrant colors such as pink, purple pink, orange, green, emerald green… With this special appearance, Nicobar is dubbed the The species that possesses the most beautiful plumage in the bird world According to the explanation of scientists, the reason why Nicobar pigeons have more vibrant colors than ordinary pigeons is due to the geographical location where they live mainly. Living in a small archipelago, where there are not many natural enemies, Nicobar pigeons can comfortably wear eye-catching costumes without fear of being detected. Angora rabbit is one of the animals with the most special fur in the world Angora has a round body like a ball, weighing 2-3,4kg. Species out, this rabbit species has a very prominent feature, which is long and soft fur, covering both the face, legs, and the top and ears. With such a lovely appearance, Angora rabbits are also compared to “jumping cotton balls”. Angora rabbit’s fur can be about 2.5cm long each month. The fur of the Angora rabbit is used to make a wool called Angora. This wool is soft, smooth, thin and cottony but not strong enough The seo-tailed bird (scientific name Pharamachrus mocinno) is one of the most beautiful birds in the world. They usually live in the mountains and rainforests of Central America. Favorite foods are fruits, insects, lizards and other small creatures During the mating season, the male bird is adorned with two tail feathers up to 1m long and colorful plumage. Unlike males, females do not have long tails and are less vibrant in color The seo-tailed bird is afraid of confinement. They would rather take their own lives than be kept in cages or chains. Thus, they became the symbol of Guatemala, a country in Central America and also embodied a mighty god in ancient Mayan mythology. The golden pheasant has the scientific name of Chrysolophus pictus. They are native to China but are also found in the dense forests of England, Scotland, Spain and France. Yellow pheasant is one of the most brilliantly plumage species in the bird family with its brilliant yellow “hair”, combined with its distinctive bright red and green colors. In particular, the male birds own an impressive 90-105cm long tail, accounting for about 2/3 of the body length. Yellow pheasants rarely fly and usually spend most of their time on the ground foraging for food such as fruit, seeds and insects. Yellow hemorrhoids symbolize luck and prosperity Mangalitsa or Mangalica is a rare breed of pig that originated in Hungary. A special feature of this pig is the thick, long, shaggy coat that covers the whole body like sheep’s wool. The Mangalitsa pig breed has many different coat colors such as yellow, light yellow or red… Mangalitsa pigs do not require special care, their main food is wheat, corn, barley, grass… Mangalitsa pork is considered one of the best meat in the world. Compared to other pigs, the Mangalitsa pig possesses superior intelligence. Therefore, they are famous as pigs with cute looks like sheep and smart like dogs

Elephant Mammoth Columbia Voi Extinction time: 11,500 years ago Living area: America and Mexico Illustration. Elephant Mammoth, you probably already know. They are huge, have long fur and a pair of huge tusks. They appear in many pictures, documentaries, movies. However, here we are talking about the Columbian Mammoth elephant, which is a relative of the long-haired but larger Mammoth. A Mammoth Columbia can be from 3.7 to 4.2m tall, weighing from 5.5 to 11 tons. Their tusks average 3.7m long, the largest of the elephant family and extremely strong, used to handle any carnivores that dare to come close. Prehistoric people, of course. Lazy land Extinction time: 4200 years ago Living area: South America The sloth is a lovely, harmless creature. The Megatherium is also a sloth, but it’s not like the slow, bully sloths you’re used to seeing. Megatherium also does not live on trees, because no tree can withstand its huge body. Megatherium has several subspecies, the smallest species is as big as a rhinoceros, and the largest can weigh up to 4-5 tons when mature, equivalent to modern African elephants. They can be up to 6m tall, similar to giraffes when standing on 2 legs. In addition, they also have a set of super-large claws used to slap the mouth of any carnivore. The ground sloth finally lived peacefully on the islands of the Caribbean, until about 4200 years ago, when the “species that everyone should fear” set foot and drew an end to the sloths walking on the face. land. Orangutan Gigantopithecus Extinction time: 100,000 years ago Living area: Mainly in Southeast Asia Gigantopithecus was a close relative of modern orangutans but was much larger. They can be 3m tall, weigh up to half a ton and are the most massive primates that have ever walked the Earth. If you need a clearer picture to visualize the size of a Gigantopithecus, check out the cute giant orangutan in The Jungle Book. But that’s in the movies, who knew what such a huge beast could do to a small human? Gigantopithecus went extinct with the main cause not being human. The fact that they are large also means that they need a lot of food to survive. However, about 100,000 years before the climate changed and the forests of their homeland – Southeast Asia – became savanna, Gigantopithecus simply “flies” because there is not enough food. Cave hyena Extinction time: 11,000-13,000 years ago Living area: Europe If you often watch documentaries about wildlife in Africa, such as the Diary of the Cat Family, you are probably familiar with spotted hyenas. These guys have a lot of bad reputations. They are cunning, reckless, attack in herds, scavenge for prey of other species such as leopards and lions or even enter villages to capture children. However, spotted hyenas are still not comparable to their ancient relatives – the cave hyena. Cave hyenas were twice the size of modern spotted hyenas, weighing on average 130kg, 90cm high and 1.5m long. They have extremely strong jaws, enough to chew the bones of their prey. Calculations based on fossils show that a cave hyena can easily kill a small elephant weighing about 1 ton. But that’s not enough to say how scary they are. They still live in groups of about 30 to help hunt more effectively. However, with our ancestors, they are not easy to touch. Cave hyenas became extinct somewhere between 11,000 and 13,000 years ago. The main cause is believed by paleontologists to be that prehistoric people took the caves for shelter during the Ice Age. Sword tooth tiger Extinction time: 10,000 years ago Living area: All Americas The saber-toothed tiger sounds like that, but in fact, they don’t have a close family to the tiger. Most saber-toothed tigers became extinct before modern humans appeared. However, there are still a few that can encounter humans, such as Smilodon populator and Smilodon fatalis. In which, Smilodon fatalis is as big as an African lion, and Smilodon populator is bigger, as big as a Siberian tiger (about 350kg). According to the calculations of paleontologists, saber-toothed tigers have rather weak jaws, the bite force is only about 1/3 of that of modern lions. However, in return, they have other things. In addition to their trademark long fangs, saber-toothed tigers also have extremely muscular forelimbs, the strongest of the cat family to assist in capturing prey before slicing its throat with long scythe-like fangs. Another theory is that they can use these fangs as knives to “skewer” their prey to death. But no matter how they killed their prey, a prehistoric human would surely explode if caught by it.

Damien Desrocher, 28 years old from the town of Wahagnies, Northern France has a very unique and successful startup method. It is the production of soap bars from snail mucus. Desrocher started using snail mucus to make soap and sell it at the market in the town of Wahagnies, Northern France from December 2020 and received unexpected success. In order to collect a lot of snail mucus, the 28-year-old man had to think of many and extremely ingenious ways not to harm or kill any snails. Damien Desrocher shared: “I only use my fingers to touch the snails, it’s very light and doesn’t hurt them. It looks very simple, all the process depends on your ingenuity.” “Once you observe and see the behavior of snails, you will find they are really adorable. Snails are one of my favorite animals,” says Desrocher. On the feet of snails there is a type of gland that can secrete a very sticky fluid to help them move. Therefore, every place they crawl through leaves a sticky residue. After this sticky fluid dried, a sparkling watery streak was formed. This snail fluid is used to remove wrinkles and acne scars, which is loved by many women because it is really effective. One snail will produce about 2 grams of slime, while to make 15 100-gram Damien Desrocher bars of soap requires about 80 grams of snail mucus. Thus, with only 40 snails, Damien Desrocher was able to produce 15 bars of soap weighing 100 grams. Although novel in the West, snail mucus is a familiar beauty ingredient in Korea because of its anti-aging and skin-restoring properties – including collagen and elastin molecules – in it. The snail itself also uses the slime it secretes to repair the shell when damaged. Currently, Mr. Desrocher has a total of 60,000 snails. When entering the breeding season, most snails will be moved to a larger location to live, in the yard of only about 4,000 snails. With excellent nourishing ingredients, snail mucus helps to stimulate collagen and elastin formation, protect skin from free radicals, soothe skin, repair damaged tissues and restore hydration. It is also added to treat dry skin, wrinkles and stretch marks, acne and rosacea, age spots, burns, scars, razor bumps and even flat warts. The application of snail mucus actually began in ancient Greece, where the father of medicine Hippocrates prescribed snail grinding and yogurt to cure inflammation. Please watch the video: Top 10 Longest Living Animals on Earth. Source: Yan News

The Revenant (2015) Movie content: The Revenant is based on a true story, the film tells the story of the hunter Hugh Glass (played by Leonardo Dicaprio). After a bloody battle with the Native Americans, Hugh was wounded and ruthlessly abandoned by his comrades in the snowy mountains. From there, Hugh Glass must do everything to survive the brutal cold, predators and war with the tribes in the wilderness. Thanks to his strong will, the hunter miraculously survived, crossing a distance of more than 3,000 miles (4,828 km) alone to return and take revenge on John Fitzgerald (played by Tom Hardy) – who was once the old friend of mine. The scene where Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is attacked by a mother bear is one of the most spectacular and unrealistic moments in this movie. The bear used its claws and fangs to bite and jump on Hugh. You may not know: The bite force of the gâú is 1,160psi (it’s like a human biting a sausage), their claws are 10-15 cm long and their weight is about 300-400 kg. You see, no one can survive such a war. Another strange point is that the grizzly bear attacks the main character because he is a threat to its cubs. For a mother, nothing is more important than protecting her cubs, but the bear just stops in the middle of a fight, leaving the opponent alive and gone. In another scene, Glass takes off his wet clothes and gets inside the horse’s belly to keep warm. It was a method used by many soldiers during the war, but…the main character spent the whole night inside the horse. Since the snow was everywhere, the temperature was definitely below zero and the horse’s corpse was dead. will freeze after a few hours. If it was in real life, Glass would have no chance of coming back alive the next morning. He could freeze to death in the night. In short, although “The Revenant” is based on a true story, we should only treat it as a feature film. The Leader – Alpha (2018) Movie content Alpha: The Leader is an ambitious action-adventure film from Sony. Not only possessing an overwhelming exterior depicting the majestic ancient world, the work also embraces an extremely touching scenario. The film is the story of the feud between a prehistoric boy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) and a stray wolf. Also from here, human history completely changed. In this movie we enjoy the majestic landscape and beautiful friendship between a boy and a wolf. But there are many mistakes in the movie that are quite obvious. The beginning of the film is the fight of a boy and a buffalo. But you can’t say it’s a war either: The animal just attacked the boy, and if it were in real life, he’d be broken/paralysed. At the end of the attack, the boy falls from a rock but only dislocates his hip. The wolf’s behavior is also quite strange. Its injuries don’t look too serious and a wild animal would rather follow its pack than stay with its enemies – a wolf can still walk on three legs. . Talk a little bit about the appearance of the wolves. We see prehistoric mammoths and saber-toothed tigers in the movies, but the wolves in the movie look like today’s wolves and are no bigger than a normal dog. How can they survive in a world full of giants? The Meg – The Meg (2018) Another recently released movie about a giant shark. It is difficult to judge the appearance and behavior of prehistoric monsters, but all creatures will be subject to certain biological laws. The size of the shark in the film is described as 70 – 75 ft (21.3 – 22.8 m) long. But scientists think its size was 60 ft (18 m). One of the heroic characters in the movie also said that such a shark could easily bite a whale in half. But they do not specify the size of the whale. What do we imagine when we think of whales? It is true that there are really huge whales. But there are whales that are only 13 – 16 ft (about 4 – 5 m) long like the dwarf sperm whale, while the size of a blue whale is 110 ft (33.5 m) – almost twice the size. shark size. As for bite force, sharks can bite a whale in half. But can the shark expand its jaws to that extent? Scientists have proven that megalodon can attack whales, but these whales must not be too large, only 40 – 50 ft (12 – 15 m) long. Sometimes in the movie, the shark attacks only one person (one of the main characters). But scientists don’t think this is characteristic of prehistoric predators. They will not chase 1 or 2 humans, but may swim to attack places with many people (such as the beach). In the beach scene at the end of the movie when the megalodon hunts on the beach, the shark approaches people swimming far from the shore and opens its mouth to swallow them, however it suddenly hears the sound of whales and swims away. . But in reality, it would have easily swallowed the prey that was lying right under its nose and continued to attack other victims.

Illustration. White shark Jagged jaws and razor-sharp teeth make the great white shark the most feared killer in the ocean. Fast speed, sharp sense of smell makes it easy for great white sharks to defeat most aquatic creatures except giant whales. Sharks can smell blood from a great distance and quickly move to where their prey is injured. Photo:Discovery Adult great white sharks can be up to 4 m long and weigh about 1,100 kg. The great white shark becomes more aggressive when stimulated by the smell of blood, the researchers say. However, this animal does not intend to attack humans. Their poor eyesight causes them to mistake humans for seals or other animals. Great white sharks kill about 100 people every year. Photo:Discovery Killer whales Experts have had the opportunity to debate the hunting behavior of killer whales and come to the conclusion, this relatively complex way of hunting is not as rare as people think. “I’ve seen similar scenes with a number of different species of dolphins in oceans around the world, so I assume killer whales regularly ‘exercise’ complex hunting strategies with For example, with slower swimmers, such as seals and sea lions, killer whales prefer to use their tails to knock their prey out of the water, stunning it and then killing it. victim,” said an oceanographer from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). So how do killer whales possess superior hunting skills? How cruel are they? We will take a look at a few reasons why killer whales are known as the “cold-blooded” geniuses of the ocean. Saltwater crocodile The saltwater crocodile is the largest living crocodile and amphibian species on earth. They live in northern Australia, some countries in Southeast Asia or Africa. The habitat of this organism is saline rivers or lakes. Their body size can reach 6 m. The saltwater crocodile is the largest crocodile in the world and the largest living reptile in the world. Male saltwater crocodiles have been recorded at 23 feet (7 m) in length and 2,205 pounds (1,000 kg) in weight. Females are much smaller, measuring about 10 feet (3 m) long and weighing 330 pounds (150 kg). Adult saltwater crocodiles have an average of 66 teeth and the largest bite pressure of any animal in the world. The saltwater crocodile’s most feared weapon is a strong tail, large jaws and fast movement speed. They are known for their cunning for their unique hiding style and ability to approach their prey gently. This cheeky animal is ready to attack humans if they get the chance. Saltwater crocodiles kill between 600 and 800 people each year. Photo:Flick This is the largest reptile on the planet and every year they cause the death of more than 2,000 people. Lion Known as the “king of the jungle”, however, lions don’t actually live in the jungle. Instead, their main habitat is the grasslands and plains of Africa. This animal hides under the trees for about 20 hours a day to avoid the heat. They hunt in groups to increase their chances of killing their victims. The African lion is the largest animal of the cat family. Adult males can be from 3 to 3.3 m long. They use speed to chase their prey, pounce on their victim with their sharp claws before knocking it down with a fatal bite to the neck. Usually, the lion will try to separate the victim from the herd before surrounding and killing it. This animal kills about 800 people every year. The lion has many “gifted” physical traits that make it an excellent hunter in the wild. A lion’s vision, for example, is six times more sensitive to light than a human’s, giving it a significant advantage when hunting at night. Its claws can be easily retracted, stretched, and let out. In addition, they have the ability to reach speeds of up to 80 km/h in a very short time and jump as high as more than 10m. In addition to the symbolic roar, lions communicate with each other in the same ways that cats do: through whining and purring. Lions also rub their heads together as an act of bonding and spreading.” home scent.” This scent allows the lions to recognize the members of the pack when a dispute with an opponent occurs. Tiger Fish The tiger fish is the most bloodthirsty carnivore in the world. They breed and thrive on rivers in South America. The tiger fish’s most fearsome weapon is its sharp teeth, with more powerful bites than the T-rex tyrannosaurs if their jaws are as large as the most feared animals of prehistoric times. The teeth of the piranha are hard and have sharp, saw-like edges, making it easy for them to tear their prey. A school of tiger fish can tear large prey in minutes. The red-bellied tigerfish is the most ferocious of the piranhas. Scientists say tiger fish are attracted to the blood of shark-like prey. However, this animal is ready to attack prey hundreds of times larger than their body. There are also many cases of tiger fish attacking people in the wild.

1. Ground meat Instead of wasting time chopping, many women after work often stop by the market to buy some pre-ground meat to process quickly and conveniently. Everyone thinks that the ground meat outside the store looks so red and fresh, how can it be silly. But in fact, that’s just the real feeling, you don’t know what they include in it. Maybe it’s made from a lot of shredded meat, fat, part of the animal, even rotten or rancid meat… that you can’t predict. So to be sure, the sisters do not want to buy cheap ground meat from the market, lest it harm the whole family. 2. Pig’s heart If you ask 10 people, 8 people will love old pig’s intestines because of the delicious taste. However, the old intestine of pigs is where the animals defecate, so they are often infected with many bacteria. If not properly cleaned, they will affect human digestion when eaten. In restaurants, due to limited time, this part is not carefully processed. They “shortcut” by using some deodorant chemicals, all kinds of spices to cover the smell. So, if you like to eat this dish, you should buy it and cook it yourself, but it’s bad luck in the store. 3. Duck head People quizzes who can ignore this duck head dish. The duck head is fragrant, the brain is sweet, crispy and soft to eat. However, ducks are animals that like to eat dirt and eat food on the ground, so their heads accumulate a lot of heavy metals, even filled with worms. So if you do not know how to prepare, the duck head is very dirty. Like an old pig’s heart, the time in the queue is limited, so the preliminary processing is often omitted, so no one can guarantee that the duck head is both delicious and clean “offering” for you to enjoy. So if you are still passionate, you should buy it yourself and prepare it for safety. 4. Ready-made braised meat, spring rolls or spring rolls Many women are too busy or simply … lazy, so they often buy braised meat, spring rolls or rolls available from the store to enjoy. The delicious meat taste, rich color, soft melt in the mouth makes so many people fascinated, but there are many potential risks of harm. Because they can be made from bad meat, stored for too long in the refrigerator, rancid and then processed by the seller, using additives to eliminate odors. So if you eat it, you will only harm your body, not gain any fat.

The star-nosed mole is a species of small mole found in the humid lowlands of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, with records along the Atlantic coast as far as extreme southeastern Georgia. It is the only member of the tribe Condylurini and the genus Condylura. Blobfish (also known as teardrop fish) – a fish voted by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society as the standard of evil. This fish was first found in the waters of New Zealand and Australia, at depths between 600 and 1,200 meters. These are also places where the pressure is about 118 times higher than sea level. If you’ve ever seen a cephalopod recently discovered by scientists, perhaps all the strange things in this world will become completely normal, and also not surprising. , because this creature is considered the strangest species. Essentially it looks like an oversized paper clip or a long “beard” on the head, they have a curved body with twists. This animal is called Diplomoceras maximum. It’s a pity that no matter in any zoo on the planet or on a deep-sea diving boat, you won’t be able to see this animal, because it is just like Tyrannosaurus. This animal lived in Antarctica during the Cretaceous period 68 million years ago and what we can see today are only their fossils. The age of the fossils is about 68 million years, the end of the Cretaceous period, the same time as the tyrannosaurs. This strange squid mainly inhabits the waters around present-day Antarctica. It is possible that they became extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs because of the catastrophic impact of the asteroid Chicxulub. The fossil of this strange squid was discovered by the Antarctic Expedition at the UK’s University of Leeds. Scientists conducted a scientific investigation on Seymour Island in the Antarctic peninsula for six years and discovered more than 6,000 fossils of marine life. The most special of these is the squid Diplomoceras maximum (Paperclip squid). Fossils of paperclip squid are now on public display at the Earth Museum in Ithaca, New York, if you’re lucky enough to see it, you won’t be able to imagine why this animal grew up like that. – it is about 1.5 meters long and can be up to 2 meters long, equivalent to the height of a human; if it stretched out its paperclip-shaped body in a straight line, its body length would exceed 4 meters. Their assumption is consistent because shells are known to grow by accretion, creating new growth each year. After shrinking the giant shells of these 1.5-meter-long animals, the researchers concluded that the only plausible explanation is that these animals have a lifespan of about 200 years. In addition, the most surprising thing to scientists is that this paperclip squid has a lifespan of up to 200 years, speculated now from the ridges on their shells, this calculation is similar to the way Calculate the age from the ridges of the tree trunk. Their shells were developed through accretion, based on repeated patterns of carbon and oxygen isotopes, which scientists believe reflects annual methane production on the seafloor. This means that the paperclip’s shell will grow one more groove each year, and it will grow longer and longer. And the question is why this squid was able to live so long, while modern cephalopods, such as cuttlefish and squid, have a lifespan of less than 5 years even when they are the largest species of this family or the cephalopods are also shellfish, they can only live up to 20 years. So paperclip ink can live to be 200 years old is completely strange and mysterious. New research published at an online meeting of the American Geological Society claims to have discovered new evidence for a previously unknown creature with a very long lifespan. To answer this question, paleontologists have put forward a threefold hypothesis – they suggest that their habitat at that time was similar to that of the Greenland shark, which lived in cold waters. The price of Antarctica, have long and dark winters, lack of food sources, so they have to slow down their metabolism to increase their chances of successful reproduction, so their lifespan is also increased.

Millennia later, scientists believe they have figured out why – a dense cloud of carbon dioxide causes animals that breathe it to suffocate. Dating back 2,200 years, the cave was rediscovered by archaeologists from the University of Salento in 2011. Simulation image of Plutonium It was located in a city called Hierapolis in ancient Phrygia, in what is now Turkey, and was used for animal sacrifices, which were bulls led through Plutonium, or the Gate of Pluto, the ancient god of the underworld – by the purified priests. The purified priests are sacrificing bulls As the priests led the bulls in, people could sit on high chairs above and watch the smoke billowing from the gate killing the animals. “ This space was so full of fog and dense that one could hardly see the ground. Any animal that goes inside is met with instant death. I threw the sparrows in and they immediately took their last breath and fell. ” wrote the Greek historian Strabo (64 BC – 24 AD). A photo showing dead birds at the entrance to “Hell’s Gate” It was this phenomenon that alerted the archaeological team to the location of the cave. Birds flying too close to the mouth of the cave suffocated and fell – indicating that, thousands of years later, it is still as deadly as ever. The culprit is seismic activity underground, according to volcanologist Hardy Pfanz of the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, who led a study of the cave’s gas in 2018. A fissure runs deep inside. below the area emitting a large amount of volcanic carbon dioxide. Today’s Status of Plutonium The team measured carbon dioxide levels in the area connected to the cave, and found that the gas – slightly heavier than air – forms a layer 40 centimeters (15.75 inches) above the floor. They found that the gas is scattered by the Sun during the day, but it is most dangerous at dawn after a night of accumulation. Concentrations that reach above 50% at the bottom of the lake, about 35% at 10 cm, can even kill a person – but, above 40 cm, concentrations drop rapidly. During the day, there was still some carbon dioxide about 5 centimeters high, as evidenced by dead bugs found by the team on the floor of the site. And inside the cave, they estimate CO2 concentrations consistently range from 86 to 91 percent, as neither the Sun nor the wind can enter. An inscription at the site indicates the hell gods Pluto and Kore. (Francesco D’Andria / University of Salento) The team notes in their paper that there is a strong touristic element to the place. Tourists could purchase small animals and birds that they could throw down for sacrifice, and on holidays larger animals were sacrificed by priests. “While the bull was standing in the lake with its mouth and nostrils 60 to 90 cm high, the large, mature priests (galli) always stood upright in the lake, ‘ the team wrote in their 2018 paper. Spectators will see large, strong bulls that can’t stand the smoke for a few minutes, while the priests remain strong and proud – a testament to the power of the gods and priests to perform. present to the people at that time. However, researchers believe that the priests were well aware of the characteristics of the cave and surrounding arena, and were able to conduct major sacrifices at dawn or dusk in the early days. Quiet day for maximum effect. Current status of the area They may also burrow their heads inside or into caves during midday ceremonies to demonstrate their abilities, holding their breath to endure. But the presence of oil lamps also suggests that priests approached the cave at night, according to the researcher who found it, Francesco D’Andria. Currently, the ancient city of Hierapolis still becomes one of the attractions attracting thousands of tourists.

Giant water lilies in South America 2. Whale Shark: Whale sharks are the largest fish in the world, adults can be 20 meters long. Possessing huge weight but they are not harmful to humans. To see whale sharks, you can go to Gladden Spit marine reserve in Belize (Central America) from March to June every year, Ningaloo marine park in Australia from March to August, or Isla Holbox in Mexico from May to October. 3. Leatherback Sea Turtle: The Leatherback is the world’s largest tortoise and also an endangered species. When mature, they are about 2.5 m long and weigh 900 kg, looking like a small truck. To see this turtle, you can go to travelFlorida from March to July, on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica from March to June and at the Shell Beach reserve in Guyana from March to August. 4. Eastern gorilla: The eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) is the largest and most endangered primate in the Red List. Compared to other gorillas, they are much larger with an average weight of 200 kg. They are found in the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Rwanda. Another subspecies of them is the mountain gorilla found in Bwindi impregnable national park in Uganda. 5. African Elephant: The African elephant is the largest land animal in the world. Their body is 9.1 m long and weighs 7.5 tons. At birth, the baby elephant weighed 90 kg and was 1 m tall. Currently, the danger to African elephants is mainly from poaching for ivory. To see this species, you can go to travel Botswana (South Africa) – home to the largest number of elephants in the world (130,000 heads). In addition, many other countries in Africa such as Tanzania, South Africa, Gabon, Zambia… are also home to this species. 6. Rafflesia Flower: The rafflesia flower has huge red-dotted petals 1.2 m in diameter and an unpleasant smell of rotting flesh. However, this is characteristic of Sabah, Malaysia and Surat Thani province, Thailand. You can admire this exotic flower in the rainforests of Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia… 7. Komodo Dragon: This world’s largest lizard retains the appearance of a prehistoric dinosaur. They average 3 m long and weigh 140 kg. The rare Komodo dragon is found only in Komodo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Indonesia. 8. Red kangaroo: The red kangaroo is the largest marsupial in the world, as well as the largest animal on the Australian continent. As adults, they are 2 m tall and weigh 100 kg. The powerful hind legs allow them to jump 7 m high and move at a speed of 56 km / h. You can find red kangaroos in the arid regions of the continent in Australia, or in Mungo National Park. 9. Saltwater crocodile: This largest reptile in the world is an average of 6 meters long and weighs 1 ton. The swimming speed of this species is also terrible, up to 30 km / h, 3 times faster than the fastest athletes. Saltwater crocodiles can be found in Kakadu National Park and Nitmiluk National Park in Australia. In addition, when visiting many Southeast Asian countries and India, customers travel You can also see saltwater crocodiles. 10. Blue whale: The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever existed on Earth, far more than the dinosaurs in history. When adult blue whales reach a length of 33 m and weigh 200 tons, their heart alone is as heavy as a car. You can see this amazing animal off the coast of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, from March to April, or in western Australia from May to December.

Domestic geese are fatter than natural geese because when domesticated, people have chosen large geese, domestic geese can weigh up to 10kg while wild swan geese are only 3.5kg and or gray geese are 4.1kg. Although stout, domestic geese can basically fly. The earliest records of domesticated geese suggest they were raised for fattening and sacrifice, but in Roman times geese were also bred for eggs and bred for specific traits such as calm personalities. or for beautiful, luxurious fur. It was not until 390 BC that geese were raised to become a guardian animal in Roman life. It is said that once at the temple of the goddess Juno, there was a flock of geese, they were considered sacred animals and no one dared to eat them. In 390 BC, Rome was besieged by the Gauls, and late one night, Gaul soldiers sneaked up the Capitoline hill where the temple of the goddess Juno was to surprise Rome. The dogs raised by the inhabitants of Rome were not alarmed because they were easily bribed with fresh meat. With the exception of the geese, they immediately noticed the unusual disturbance and began to call loudly. Thanks to the cry of the geese, the Roman soldiers were awakened and successfully defended their city. Since this event, the geese are considered heroes, sacred animals, and an annual festival is held – dressed in purple and yellow geese costumes and teasing them. Dogs because of “greed for food” forgot their guard duty. Goose has aggressive behavior Aggressive geese – this behavior is related to their size – a large and clumsy bird. Geese are difficult to hide when threatened, so they will display aggressive and aggressive attitudes to avoid danger. Goose tolerates extreme weather well, even when it snows, it still likes to be outside grooming. The ability to protect themselves well plus preferring to be outside rather than indoors, geese are often raised by farmers with flocks of chickens, ducks and geese to protect themselves. Day vision (nearly blind at night) and hearing of geese are extremely sharp, they can sense movements long before humans realize. While most birds do not respond to things they see in favor of humans, geese are the opposite. It emits a loud and aggressive sound – these are ideal sentinel and protective attributes. Geese are also territorial, they know where their home is and protect it. Not many domesticated birds are territorial, and fewer are aggressive in the face of intruders. Goose is more aggressive during mating season or when it is with “wife” and cubs. The male goose will immediately stretch his neck to its full length, turn his head to look at you with one eye and be ready to attack, no matter who the threat is. The goose’s protective behavior for mates and young remains unchanged from that of its wild ancestors. The goose lives with one mate for life and it is very loyal to its owner, not forgetting the people and other animals it lives with. Geese are not affected by food, no matter how good the food is. Therefore, many farmers in the world prefer to keep geese to guard the house and protect other animals than dogs. Vegetarian goose Unlike chickens and ducks, which prefer insects, crickets and protein-rich foods, geese prefer to eat plants, very voracious but all plants. When combining raising geese with suitable plants, they will eat all the weeds around and absolutely do not touch agricultural products. Goose has a good memory, it remembers people, distinguishes who is who by shape, gestures and voice, it also knows which chicken and dog friends are next to him and remembers situations and surroundings. around. So what is unusual, disturbing even small, strangers appear, they will welcome with cries and aggressive attitude. *In 1986, the US military purchased 750 geese from German farmers to protect their military bases. Or in Dumbarton, Scotland, the famous whiskey company Ballantine used geese to guard during 1959 until 2012 when it was replaced with security cameras. These geese are called “Scotch Watch”.

This is the second time this giant predator has been found to have COVID-19 after eight tigers and lions at Bronx Zoo, New York, USA, had similar results in April 2020. According to experts, it is likely that these lions were infected with COVID-19 from people working in the NZP, because more than 25 NZP staff has reportedly been infected with COVID-19 to date. NZP is a 54-hectare zoo, caring for more than 2,000 animals, the most visited place in India today. Because the incident on the NZP had to close and wait until further notice. Lions infected with COVID-19. Viruses can be transmitted from animals to humans and vice versa Many studies have found airborne transmission and animal-to-animal contact, from human to animal, and vice versa. Cats and weasels are the two animals most susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, while dogs are shorter; chickens, pigs and ducks are not infected. ZS-CoV-2 reverse transmission from animals to humans in dogs and cats has been confirmed by genetic analysis of virus strains isolated from domestic animals and domestic animals. Most studies show no clinical symptoms in infected dogs and cats. There is no evidence of animal-to-animal transmission of SARS-CoV-2, although this possibility is not excluded. COVID-19 in mink farms showed both human-to-mink transmission and vice versa. This raises concerns about weasels becoming an unexpected vector for SARS-CoV-2. According to three studies updated by the European Center for Infectious Diseases and Policy (CIDRAP), a high proportion of dogs and cats may have acquired COVID-19 from the owner, and the virus “jumps”. People and weasels go back and forth on farms in the Netherlands. Weasel is the most susceptible animal to SARS-CoV-2. First, a small study conducted by the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. As a result, most dogs and cats may have acquired COVID-19 from their owners, scientific evidence finds antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in their blood. “Testing an animal’s blood after the owner has recovered is the best way to assess human-to-animal transmission because the time it takes to determine the current infection in the pet is narrow. There is sufficient evidence from many studies to recommend that people infected with SARS-CoV-2 should be isolated from humans and animals. Dr. Dorothee Bienzle, University of Guelph, key author. The second study was published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases late September 2020. Scientists in Hong Kong examined respiratory and fecal samples from 50 cats from COVID-19-infected households or their close contacts for SARS-CoV-2 RNA from November 11. 2 to 11/8/2020. 6 out of 50 cats (12%) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA on RT-PCR and the viral genome from a pair of hosts and cats were identical. All cats show no symptoms but have lung abnormalities similar to those found in infected people. The researchers call for broader serological monitoring of cats connected to COVID-19 patients to determine the incidence of human-to-cat transmission. The third study, presented at the ESCMID conference, monitored COVID-19 contamination in 16 mink farms with more than 720,000 animals in the Netherlands. As a result, SARS-CoV-2 was found to have “jumped” back and forth between people and weasels, in the case of animal-to-human transmission or vice versa. Researchers who examined and sequenced the entire genome showed that 66 out of 97 people (67%) who lived or worked on farms were diagnosed with COVID-19 on PCR or a resistance test. can. Currently, COVID-19 is still spreading in farms, despite human efforts, the authors reveal. In order to minimize the risk of transmission of the virus between humans and animals and vice versa, scientists argue that close cooperation between animal health agencies and people is essential for early identification and control of schools. infection with SARS-CoV-2. Cats need to be isolated to prevent infection with SARS-CoV-2. In addition, to avoid transmission of the virus from infected households and pets to livestock, the livestock must be in the same quarantine as applies to humans. Letting your pet roam in a community increases the likelihood of spreading the virus. The original origin of the virus has not been determined yet, so livestock should be strictly managed and all measures are taken according to the veterinary authorities, especially pets in areas where epidemics have occurred. and has been translated. Ngoc Anh ( People / Ejmed / CUE– 5/2021 )

The star-nosed mole is a species of small mole found in the humid regions of eastern Canada and the northeastern United States, with records along the Atlantic coast as far south-east as Georgia. It is the only member of the genus Condylurini and genus Condylura. Blobfish (also known as water drop fish) – a fish voted by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society … the standard of evil. This fish was first found in the waters of New Zealand and Australia, at depths from 600 to 1,200 meters. These are also locations where the pressure is about 118 times higher than sea level. If you ever saw a new species of cephalopods discovered by scientists recently, perhaps all the strange things in this world would be very normal, and not surprising. , because this creature is considered the most exotic. Essentially it looks like an oversized paperclip or a bunch of long “antennae” on the head, they have curved bodies with twisted lines. This animal is called Diplomoceras maximum. It’s a pity that no matter where you live in any zoo on the planet or ride a diving boat to explore the deep sea, you will not be able to see this animal, as it is just like Tyrannosaurus. This animal lived in Antarctica during the Cretaceous period 68 million years ago and what we can see today is only their fossil. The date of the fossils is about 68 million years, the late Cretaceous period, the same time the dinosaurs. This strange squid mainly inhabits the waters around present-day Antarctica. They may have gone extinct at the same time as the dinosaurs because of the catastrophic impact of the asteroid Chicxulub. This bizarre squid fossil was discovered by the Antarctic Expedition at the University of Leeds, UK. Scientists conducted a scientific investigation on the island of Seymour in the Antarctic peninsula for 6 years and discovered more than 6,000 fossils of marine life. The most special of these is Diplomoceras maximum squid. The fossils of paperclip are currently on display to the public at the Earth Museum in Ithaca, New York, if you were lucky enough to be seen, you wouldn’t be able to imagine why this creature grew like that. – it is about 1.5 meters long and can be up to 2 meters long, which is equivalent to human height; if its paperclip-shaped body was stretched out in a straight line, their body length would exceed 4 meters. Their assumption is consistent because the shell is known to grow by accretion, creating new growth each year. After shrinking the giant crust of these 1.5-meter-long animals, the researchers concluded that the only plausible explanation was that these animals had a lifespan of about 200 years. In addition, what surprised scientists the most was that the paperclip squids had a lifespan of up to 200 years, speculation now calculated from the edges on their shell, which is similar to the method. Calculate the age from the trunk lines. Their shells are developed through accretion, and based on the repetitive characteristics of carbon and oxygen isotopes, scientists believe this reflects the annual production of methane on the seabed. This means that the paperclip ink’s cover will grow one more groove each year, and it will grow longer and longer. And the question is why this squid is able to live so long, while modern cephalopods, such as cuttlefish and squid, live less than 5 years even if they are the largest of this family or the cobra is also a shellfish, which can only live up to 20 years. So paperclip ink can live to 200 years old is completely strange and mysterious. New research published at an online meeting of the American Geological Association claims the discovery of new evidence suggesting a very long lifespan has never been known before. To answer this question, paleontologists have come up with a temporary hypothesis – they suggest that their habitat at that time was similar to that of the Greenland sharks, which lived in cold seas. Antarctica’s prices, which have long and dark winters, lack food sources, so they have to slow down their metabolism to increase their chances of reproducing successfully, so their lifespans are also increased.

With the theme “running in the middle of nature”, this year’s Ecopark Marathon was held on the occasion of Hung Vuong’s death anniversary The tournament took place with full 4 professional distances: 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km. In which, there are about 2,000 athletes 21km and more than 1,000 athletes registered to compete at a distance of 42km. The Ecopark Marathon brings together the most large groups in the North. Ecopark owns roads running through thousands of trees, windswept lake surface and brilliant flower beds in Ecopark urban area. Ecopark is one of the largest planned urban areas in the North with a total area of ​​up to 500 hectares. In particular, not taking into account the natural water surface area, the area of ​​trees and lakes has reached 110 hectares, ensuring a green and fresh life in the urban area. The beautiful dream run has left an impression on thousands of runners in the journey to conquer the “1-0-2” Ecopark Marathon – Running in the middle of nature With the road covering the entire urban area, Ecopark Marathon is a race that many athletes commented as “the most beautiful road running in Vietnam”. The paths run through carpet of colorful flowers, or under green canopies in beautiful changing season. No train dust, no crowds The green natural scenery with all kinds of flowers, many animals that are freely raised such as birds, turkeys, geese, rabbits, swans make the picture of the Ecopark Marathon 2021 race more interesting. Mr. Do Van Hieu – Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee of Ecopark Marathon shared, “Through the run, we want to share the message #rungreen #runclean: run green, run clean – with the aim of spreading and sharing a healthy lifestyle. The healthy, healthy life that our Ecopark residents are enjoying every day ”. For Ecopark residents, jogging is not only for health and exercise, but also an option to relax, socialize and enjoy life. This year, the Ecopark runway is organized in the form of City Trail, with many types of road surfaces and across different types of terrain, from internal urban and inter-provincial asphalt; stone paved road along the lake; grass hill, road crossing golf course, flower garden … Athlete Do Quoc Luat shared, “There are many harsh marathons, but Ecopark’s path is amazing. The roads throughout the urban area always have a large number of trees, flowerbeds, or located near lakes. This makes every athlete feel in harmony with nature ”. A special feature of Ecopark Marathon is the run of 5km owned by one for children from 5 to 12 years old. Most of them, running as assistant, discovering their surroundings are key. In addition to the shade of trees and thousands of flowers, the track also owns many animals that can be freely raised. Many children take advantage of playing with swans, chickens and ducks in the journey to the destination. For them, Ecopark Marathon is like an exploration back to nature. First organized in 2018, the Ecopark Marathon is a non-profit running tournament for everyone, from kids to professional runners. According to the representative of the Organizing Committee, the founders of Ecopark Marathon hope to contribute, support and promote the movement of Vietnamese people to practice sports, join forces to bring Vietnam out of the list of lazy countries. the most active in the world.

South China Morning Post synthesizes watches with unique designs, inspired by nature. On this series of watches, images of animals, trees, flowers … are reproduced subtly and vividly. These are mostly products of luxury brands such as Chanel, Hermès … Although the price is not cheap, the designs have high aesthetics, made from luxurious materials. Photo: Hermès. Clock Panthère Songeuse leopard-shaped became Cartier’s iconic design. The dial is studded with 1,039 cut diamonds. Besides, the eye part of the leopard impresses when decorated with emeralds. 130,000 USD is the amount of money that brand players need to spend to own it. Image: Cartier . Vacheron Constantin launches a watch with a nature theme – Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers “The Singing Birds” . It uses the ultra-thin 1120 AT movement. The number part is designed off-center, leaving space for the vivid hummingbird image. This “painting” was completed using the champlevé enamel technique. The company does not publish the price of the watch model. Image: Vacheron Constantin . Outstanding orange-yellow tone of the watch model Chaumet’s flying Tourbillon reminiscent of the sun. Around the face of the watch are delicate cut diamonds. Besides, ruby ​​stones are also used for additional decoration in the dial. Its value is 245,000 USD. Image: Chaumet . Clock Hermès Arceau was inspired by the series Into the Canadian Wild. Its main colors are blue and white. On the clock face is a picture of the arctic scene with the appearance of white bears, whales or snow-capped mountain peaks. The watch case is made of white gold, and the bezel is studded with 82 diamonds. The band is made from sapphire blue alligator leather. All of which makes it priced at $ 68,000. Image: Hermès . Bring vintage floral motifs of the French fashion house, clock Chanel Camélia Baroque favored by many female customers. Its elegance lies in white gold and sparkling diamonds. The accented design is a 1.51-carat diamond in the center of the petals, representing the pistil. The watch is currently priced at $ 660,000. Image: Chanel .

Rat: The needle Most of the Rat are people who have a careful personality, focus on saving and hoarding, so they are often not interested in and know how to invest, nor can they grasp opportunities to make money, so they do not have great fortune, but at least won’t get into trouble. The talent to open a fortune with the Kim Tien tree, by placing a pot of Kim Tien in the house, will help you increase your fortunes, at the same time improve your sense of adventure, can bravely face the challenge, help them grasp get a chance to prosper. Age of Ox: Pineapple scene candles People born in the year of the Ox work honestly and are able to endure suffering, but because they are too honest, they are somewhat conservative, no matter how diligent they can only make a little money. The reason for not being able to prosper is also due to poor financial resources. Place in the legend a pot of Pineapple Canh Candles, can help your fortune to come home quickly. If possible, people born in the year of the Ox can also place a pot of Pineapple Canh on the left side of the desk, which will help you make money faster and easier. Tiger: That Diep Lien That Diep Lien is also a common prosperous tree, but this is the tree most suitable for people of the Tiger age. People born in the year of the Tiger love adventure, like to make money, but do not take money too seriously. They have many methods of making money, but sometimes it’s too risky to consume all of their money. Among the feng shui trees for 12 zodiac animals, the suitable tree for them is That Diep Lien, placing trees in the living room can help the Gradually stabilize their assets, minimize financial losses, and make money. Stabilization. Rabbit age: Truc rich and precious The Rabbit Age is often indecisive, thus missing many opportunities to make money. They are often not knowledgeable about the secrets of making money, the concept of money is also relatively conservative, so they accumulate wealth quite slowly. If placed next to the fridge a pot of Truc Phu Quy with an odd number of bodies, it can improve social relationships, increase the chances of meeting gentlemen, helping them to make money more smoothly. In addition, if you want to quickly prosper, dispel bad energies that cause delay, the owner can request toad Coc Thieu Thu to attract fortune placed in the altar of the God of Fortune or the position of his house. Dragon Age: Van Nien Thanh People born in the year of the Dragon have good fortune and can make money without trying too hard, but often get entangled in relationships, affecting the path of prosperity. In the southeast corner of the bedroom, there is a pot of Van Nien Thanh, which can help harmonize the relationship, stabilize the atmosphere in the family, enhance personal fortunes, are beneficial for what they want to do. . In the northwest corner of the living room, you can also plant a cactus, helping to kill, and a small room. Snake Age: Gotu Kola People born in the year of the Snake are often skeptical, although the road of fortune is quite good, but because they do not know how to seize the opportunity, or hesitate, often encounter difficulties when making a decision or miss the opportunity to make money. If placed on the window sill a pot of pennywort, this age can help improve the ability to analyze and be more assertive at work. Gotu kola leaves have a round shape, so it has the meaning of continuous union and good luck. In addition, to help the spirit become clear, lucid and increase intelligence, people born in the year of the Snake can order on their desks, the Housekeeper of Wealth (Mr. Butler). With the diligence and ability to manage the talent, the butler’s blessings will not only help you work faster, but also keep your fortune very well, you can rest assured to make money without worrying about loss for reasons. justifiable. Horse Age: Betel and Golden Lady People born in the Year of the Horse have a good fortune and are eager to make money, but because their greed is hard to change, they often suffer losses on the way to get rich. This old person can put in the living room a few pots of betel and gold to help gather resources, reduce money loss. But if you want to change the situation, you must depend on people, if you see enough, you shouldn’t be too greedy. Age of Goat: Lan prince Traditional feng shui believes that the atmosphere in the family can affect the growth of Quan Tu orchids. Family that is happy and harmonious, the prince will bloom better, on the contrary, family discord, stress, orchids will be difficult to flower. Therefore, growing orchids indoors not only can predict the fortunes, but also benefit the road transport. Among the feng shui trees for 12 zodiac animals, Quan Tu orchids are very suitable for people born in the year of the Goat who do not wish and desire fame and fortune. Trees can be placed on the right corner of the wall opposite the sofa. Age Than: Tung is half-breed People born in the family age are intelligent, talented in seizing opportunities to make money, only regret that they spend money and are not good at saving. Putting a spare pot of Bong Lai in the office, the first can help them strengthen their thinking, make money easier, second is to help accumulate wealth and help homeowners be happier. Rooster: Stone Lotus The fortune of Rooster people is usually good and stable, but often noticed by outsiders, the bankruptcy rate is very high. People at this age should plant thick trees like Stone Lotus that can help them prevent the god of bankruptcy and maintain their wealth. This is considered one of the prosperous feng shui items for Rooster age. It should be noted that the stone shower should not be left in the sun for too long, otherwise it will affect its appearance. Age of Tuat: Phat fortune For people of Tuat age, their wealth and wealth increased only to a certain extent and then stopped. They often do not know how to manage assets, do not know how to seize opportunities, have opportunities and do not know how to value, so it is difficult to prosper. Putting a fortune tree in your bedroom can increase your fortune. But note, before placing the Phat Tai tree, it is necessary to remove all the belongings of the Kim in the Five Elements. In addition, you can put under the Phat Tai tree a bill of large denomination, implying that the money generates money, helping to make money faster. Age of Pig: Kim kumquat Among the 12 zodiac animals, people born in the year of the Pig have a prosperous and stable life, have enough to eat, do not have to worry about “rice, rice, money”, but often spend money on luxury items, so money is often not abundant. Putting a pot of Kim kumquat on the computer table will help people of the year of the Pig spend more rational money, not indiscriminately, but remember to regularly touch the leaves to promote efficiency. * The article is for reference only.

This is also known as the “island law”, which is an ecological geographic law in evolutionary biology. In general, among animals that migrate from land to island, large animals tend to be smaller, and small animals tend to get bigger – this is called giantism. Island gigantism. For example, an extinct species of giant hutias in the Western Indian Ocean Islands is the largest known rodent. Its weight can reach a staggering level (about 200 kg), equivalent to that of an American black bear. Another famous example is the Dodo bird on the island of Mauritius. Due to the fact that the island’s environment is devoid of predators, they have also grown to form large and flightless. In contrast to island giantism, a condition where body size becomes smaller after immigration to an island is called Insular dwarfism. The most typical example is the dwarf elephant found many times on islands around the world. Elephants have always been known to be the largest terrestrial stump, but some dwarf elephants can only reach the size of a pig. Those who have read Odyssey will be impressed by Cyclops. According to speculation, the Cyclops prototype was a dwarf elephant. 2000 years ago, the Greeks probably excavated the remains of a dwarf elephant on an island near the Mediterranean Sea. Its skull size was almost twice that of a human skull. Perhaps it was because they had never seen an elephant, so the Greeks imagined it as the skull of a one-eyed giant, and related rumors and myths were born from this. Animal species that also dwarfed the island environment also included species such as dwarf mammoths, small hippos and Florida island deer, all of which were one size smaller than their terrestrial counterpart. Among them, the most extreme dwarf island fauna is the mini chameleon (Brookesia micra) of Hara Island in northeastern Madagascar, Africa. It is the smallest chameleon known to mankind, the largest one measuring no more than 3 cm. It is worth noting that this dwarfism does not only occur in ordinary animals. Even we humans cannot escape the law of the island. The pop culture dwarves are not unfounded, the “hobbits” are real. Flores island in Indonesia has an area of ​​only 14,000 square kilometers, but on this small island there used to be a small group of people who used to live. They are also “cursed” by dwarfism and this affects their stature. According to estimates from nine known fossils, this ancient human was only 1 to 1.2 meters tall and weighed about 25 kg. As we all know, the average 6-year-old modern person’s average height is more than 1.1 meters tall. This inevitably reminds people of the hobbits in “The Lord of the Rings”, so the ancient people on Flores were also known as “hobbits”. From a taxonomic point of view, the Flores belong to the same genus as us. Hence, they are also the smallest known human species. The ancestor of the Flores was Homo erectus. About 200,000 years ago or earlier, they moved on to Flores Island. Compared to the mainland, the island’s resources were very limited and the Homo erectus people were often hungry due to lack of food. If the people are short, there is a better chance of survival because they need to eat less. As a result, the dwarf gene is passed from generation to generation, and eventually develops into Floresians. Biological evolution has shown more than once that some strange things will happen on the islands. And from the changes in body shape of the other animals on Flores Island, you can feel the power of the law of the island. At that time, on the island there was a species of elephant named Stegodon florensis, only 1.5m high and weighing no more than 800kg. Their land-based compatriot is the elephant Stegodon zdanskyi. They are stronger and more powerful than modern African elephants, this species is about 3.8 meters tall and weighs 12 tons. But not all of the animals on this island have been reduced to the same size as the Flores and the Stegodon florensis, in fact, the small terrestrial animals that migrate here will achieve a Giant size beyond imagination. The most typical example is the Flores Giant Rat, since without natural predators, they are not even afraid of humans. Of course, this giant rat does not threaten the survival of the Flores Island biological population. Except for some insects, the giant rat Flores is mostly vegetarian. It can be said that biological evolution on the islands took place in a very strange way. Therefore, scientists always think of the first word “island” when discovering creatures with anomalous body shape. So what is the factor that causes the animals on the island to change their body shape? For many years, scientists have always wanted to summarize the general nature of the rules on the island, and try to solve that mystery. The first person to try to explain this phenomenon was a biologist named J. Bristol Foster. Therefore, this ecological geophysical law is also known as “Ford’s Law”. In 1964, his dissertation compared 116 island species with terrestrial species and plotted them in a table. In an article titled “Mammal Evolution on Islands,” Foster said that among the new “inhabitants” of the island, rodents tend to grow larger. Predators and ungulates will tend to be dwarfed. In general, large terrestrial species will be smaller and smaller land species larger on islands. In this regard, Foster also provided some tentative explanations. The number of species on the islands is much less than on the mainland, and the number of predators and competitors will decrease accordingly. This seems to be an advantage for small rodents. Because they do not have a predator, they always have a sufficient source of food and can control their fertility rate well. But hippos, deer and other large animals cannot do this. A lack of predators would also mean an overabundance and a shortage of food. Consequently, the smaller members of the population will have a higher survival rate and begin to affect the entire population. They grow from generation to generation and their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. Foster’s paper is simple, but at the time it aroused strong interest in the scientific community. Thereafter, more extensive research was conducted on the island’s organisms, and the island law was a little more refined. In fact, large organisms have more food choices and more easily control other species. Small organisms, on the other hand, require fewer resources, shorter reproductive cycles, and adapt faster. Therefore, in the island ecological environment, where every aspect is limited, these factors are very important and have special effects. Subsequent studies also found that the speed at which the island’s animals change body shape was indeed staggering. 24 km from the French coast, there is an island named Jersey. About 6000 years ago, the deer came here and completely isolated from the mainland. As a result, in this short time of thousands of years, the red deer on the island has shrunk by 1/6 of that of the people on the mainland. Fossil records show that it only took 5,000 years to dwarf a population of elephants from 4 meters in height to about 1 meter. However, it should be noted that the island laws are only a general model of evolution, not absolute law. The environment on an island includes many different factors, such as the size of the island, climate, natural history, habitat, biological relationships, etc.These factors will also affect the size of the island. animals on the island to a certain extent.

The lizard has the ability to run on the super ‘top’ water The Central American lizard spends most of its time in trees or shrubs watching small insects or vertebrates pass close enough to grab it. But when it is threatened, it can plunge into the water and escape. The reason is that lizards have the ability to walk on water thanks to their skillful “rowing” rear legs with the support of a long tail. This talent for walking on water like doing a circus earned it the nickname “the lizard of Jesus.” Not only that, it is also capable of running on water at speeds of more than 11km / h and diving under water for 30 minutes. Hound’s sense of smell Under the sleeping hound’s sleepy eyes was his super sharp nose. This nose is 1 million times more audible than a human nose. That is why the police used to hunt for missing people or fugitives. A hound’s nose has more than 200 million olfactory cells, so it can store the odor and follow it for days despite the presence of other odors on its way to its target. Thanks to this super-sensitive sense of smell, the hounds become famous “experts” in solving cases in the world. The eagle’s eyesight All birds of prey have sharp eyes. And this is a powerful “weapon” to find food. But eagles have special eyesight above all else. According to calculations by scientists, eagles can see target details at least 8 times better than the most pure human eye. This is due to the fact that the sunshade in each eye blocks sunlight and has a high concentration of cone cells in the vision. As a result, it positioned its prey with incredible accuracy. The eagle can see a hare several kilometers away. That is why they are symbols of sharp eyesight. Find your way in the moonlight of the beetle Scientists have observed that beetles routinely move the dung ball that is many times larger than its body by “planting a banana tree” and using its hind legs to push the ball away. But further research they discovered that this insect also possesses a talent that has never been known in the animal kingdom: navigating paths by moonlight. It can move in a straight line despite obstacles they may encounter along the way. The beetle’s competition for food (other animal droppings) is fierce, so as soon as a colony forms a dung ball, it tries to hide this dung ball to do ” dry wages ”later. The fastest way to escape from another stumbler is the straight path. The miracle is that this species can trace a straight path just thanks to the moonlight. It seems that the insect relied on a pattern created when moonlight interacts with molecules in the air (polarization) to move in a straight line. On days without moonlight, beetles tend to change directions, take a detour to keep them safe and have less trouble. The lion dance Thanks to its incredible power and speed, the leopard leopard is one of the most terrible predators on the planet. But the lion’s leopard high jump and long jump skills are admirable. His muscular hind legs and large claws are designed for a powerful jump. The lion leopard can jump up to 15 meters (50 feet) away and jump up to 6.6 meters, which is quite a big difference compared to humans. It is the advantage of this long jump and high jump skill that makes it easy to catch up with prey even after a long distance. Navigating with the sound of the bat Bats are animals that possess many unique things and have very interesting adaptations. Many species of bats often turn upside down to sleep and live on the blood of other animals. They are also the only flying mammals. But the most impressive feature of the bat is its ability to hunt with echolocation. Accordingly, the bats send high-frequency clicks as they fly, then they hear the oscillation from the echoes bounce back and that indicates the prey position is not far away. With this system, they can catch and eat about 1000 insects per night. The ability of sharks to receive electricity Sharks are one of the most successfully evolved animals on earth. Thanks to the diversity of adaptations, sharks have many advantages in the wild. One of these adaptations is the ability to receive electromagnetic waves, making the electrical impulses in the shark’s body extremely sharp. As the prey swims, this movement sends tiny electromagnetic signals through the water. Sharks receive these signals as the water travels through the jelly-filled pores of the head. Connected to the internal compost, signal reception allows the sharks to find prey quickly and they can kill the prey with great precision even in cloudy water. This hearing organ also makes it possible for sharks to detect the smell of prey blood, even a drop, from miles away. Swimming speed of squid and octopus Squid and octopus are the fastest invertebrates in the ocean. This is in part due to the body’s extraordinary ability to use jet boosts. When water flows into their outer cavity, it is held under pressure and the mouth closes. As the muscles of the wall contract and press, pressurize the full water back through the cartridge and allow it to run at a speed of 40 km / h. These cephalopods can also control the direction and speed of movement, allowing them to escape from a threat or to quickly advance to prey they want. The magic wings of hummingbirds Not only are the hummingbirds one of the most beautiful birds on earth, hummingbirds are also the most impressive flying birds. The joints between the upper and lower wings are located very close to the body so they are agile and have a surprisingly leveraging effect in the air. Hummingbirds flap their wings at a frightening speed-80 times per second. They are also the only birds capable of flying forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards. Hummingbirds can float in the air, which makes it easier for them to absorb nectar while in flight. The running speed of the leopard At a speed of 110 km / h, the leopard is the fastest running animal on the planet. This is thanks to the long limbs, small head, and slim body, the spines will curl and stretch with each stride, helping to push the body forward faster. Thanks to this movement that it has increased speed more than 30 km / h. But the surprising thing is that this species can not speed fast for more than 10-15 seconds, longer it will cause their body to overheat. This is also understandable because leopards mainly live in deserts and steppes where there is very little chance of hiding in the shade.

Bright Side brings together 10 rare creatures that are on the brink of extinction. Global mountain gorilla Currently the mountain gorilla has increased to about 1,063. They can only be found in protected forests. This is evidence that conservation efforts can bring a species back on the brink of extinction. However, illegal human hunting remains a major threat to the fauna of Bwindi-Sarambwe. Sao la The saola species was discovered in the Annamite forests of Vietnam. The main threat to saola is hunting activities and environmental climate impacts. That is why many conservation organizations have collaborated to create a safe environment for them in nature. Animal with dunnart bag This tiny creature can only be found on Australia’s Kangaroo Island, with an estimated population of less than 500. The widespread cleaning of the vegetation by humans has put the dunnart in a very dangerous situation. In addition, wildfires in Australia in 2019 and 2020 have burned 95% of the species. That is why a closed sanctuary was created to keep dunnart and other endangered species safe. Iberian lynx This rare species can only be found in the jungles of southwest Spain. From 1985 to 2001, their population decreased by 87%; So far, there are about 400 lynx in the wild. Their natural habitat continues to be destroyed by new highways and cut down trees. Black-footed ferret While people thought they were extinct, tiny creatures have proven to still exist. However, their population is rapidly declining due to disease and the loss of their natural habitat. Their total population is estimated at around 370 in the wild. Massive restoration efforts by many federal agencies and zoos have provided space for the weasels to survive. Gharial crocodile In 2010, only 15 crocodiles were found in the Gandak River in Bihar. That’s why in 2014, a conservation initiative freed 30 crocodiles from captivity and returned them to the river, and their population began to increase. Kakapo For the first time in 70 years, the kakapo population is increasing with about 213 species of birds existing. Only during the 2018-2019 breeding season, 71 young survived, which is a record number for this species. The recovery team tries to make sure the birds stay healthy and protected from infection. Their next goal is to find a good habitat for the birds as disease is their main threat. Canadian harbor seals Found in Quebec, this is the only species of its kind that can only survive in fresh water thanks to fish. To date, only more than 100 live in the area. The cause can be attributed to human hunting. Also, in many cases, seals get trapped in their gears and cannot free themselves. Leopard Amur This leopard has found a way to survive in the jungle in the Russian Far East. They live up to 15 years in the wild and more than 20 years in captivity. They have an amazing ability to run very fast and jump high. However, the loss of habitat and human activity has reduced their number to about 84 individuals. Vaquita dolphin This very rare marine mammal was discovered only in 1958. However, in recent years, vaquitas dolphins have been victims of illegal fishing activities. They are often trapped in fishing nets. That is why their population is only about 10 in the Gulf of Mexico. They can be found in shallow water but will quickly swim away if a boat approaches them.

Hand movement is controlled by the motor cortex – the part of the brain’s surface that controls all movement. The left side of the body is controlled by the right hemisphere of the brain and vice versa. In the hemisphere, where the dominant side control has more connections between the neurons of the motor cortex – this can always be shown in magnetic resonance imaging by cell activity. nerve. In the past, it was thought that left-handed people simply redirected activity of the hemisphere compared to right-handed people, but that was not the case. For example, in 96% of right-handed people, the speech center and the hand motion control center are in the same left-hemisphere. In left-handed people, the speech center can be located anywhere: 70% of people are in the left hemisphere, 15% are in the right hemisphere, and the rest of the speech center is symmetrically distributed. worthy in both hemispheres. According to one theory, the left-brain hemisphere’s speech centers could evolve based on our ancestors’ right-handed gesture centers. Men are more left-handed than women Among men, 13% are left-handed, and among women -11%. In couples where a mother is left-handed, the child is usually left-handed. The explanation for this is that the mother’s behavior is imitated by her child during childhood development. By repeating the movements of the mother, the child can become left-handed. Researchers have tried to determine whether signs of right-handed or left-handed people are related to gender. It is impossible to determine this with certainty, but there is reason to believe that the development of right-handed and left-handedness can be influenced by sex hormones: testosterone androgen testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Left-handed and right-handed people can feel the world differently There is a basis to believe that left-handed and right-handed people perceive the world around them differently. In a classic experiment: two boxes were placed in front of two testers, they were given pictures of different animals and asked to place the animals in one of the boxes. Agree on a list of animals they like. As a result, right-handed people put their favorite animals in the box on the left, and left-handed people put them on the right. This means that left-handed and right-handed people perceive space differently: for left-handed people, the space on the left is associated with something good, for right-handed people. right hand – is the right side. Lefties tend to have a better artistic penchant – American rocker Kurt Cobain pictured here. Trying to be right-handed is not necessary In the past, left-handed people were often rehearsed for right-handedness: they tied their left hand behind their back, hit it with a ruler or took objects from their left hand and transferred them to their right hand. With practice, the lowercase script gets worse: in children, it often involves fine-tuning of precise movements in kindergarten and elementary school. But change often has a negative effect. Fortunately, coercion is no longer common now. Attempts to practice left-handed people can have consequences. In the past, it was believed that in this case, development of speech disturbances could arise, such as stuttering. However, researchers currently have not found evidence of this. But forcing a left-handed person to be a right-handed person can cause serious trauma, especially for children. A right-handed person can become a left-handed (and vice versa) in the event of an injured arm. Adults need more time than children to adjust to this. In children, the transformations last up to 6 years and they typically use both hands for everyday activities, but just as easy activities (like moving the pencil from hand to hand while drawing) . Are left-handed people smarter? In academic studies studies, left-handed people appear to be more gifted than right-handed people. To assess aptitude, different thinking tests are often used, which suggest an alternative or creative way of using something, for example, a pen. It is also believed that in creative industries related to art such as music and architecture, left-handed people have about 10% more. This can be explained by the fact that left-handed brains are more symmetrical so they can access the resources of the two hemispheres at the same time. However, it is not possible to officially confirm this hypothesis in systematic studies. Is right or left handedness related to genetics? Genetic factors are still inconsistent: the probability of having a left-handed child is 37% for both left-handed parents, when there is only one left-handed person – 22%. If both parents are right-handed, the probability of having a left-handed child is only 11%. But in most cases the vast majority of children are right-handed, regardless of which parent is right-handed. In 80% of the cases the twins are either left-handed or right-handed, but in 20% of cases one is left-handed and the other is right-handed. This shows that hand-handedness must be determined by a combination of both genetic and environmental factors. There is no specific gene for right-handed or left-handedness. It is generally accepted that the dominant hand is determined by a very large number of genes, each of which holds only a very small fraction and that their coordinated interactions are not entirely clear-cut. It is now accepted that left-handed and right-handed are genetically determined to be 25%, while 75% are by environmental conditions.

Big, weird monster in Fouke In Arkansas, it has been unknown since a story of a huge beast in the form of a human but its body covered with feathers. People around the area call it the servant that governing the green forest, full of power. Because of that heavy responsibility that this creature is extremely ferocious, it is ready to destroy anyone who dares to invade where it lives. These ideas are just a funny story, but it has come true since the 30s of the last century. One night in 1932, people in the city of Fouke, Arkanas suddenly heard the cry of the cattle in their ranch. Immediately, the rancher rushed out, in the dark, he spotted a fluffy animal biting on a sheep’s neck. Seeing that, the beast quickly ran out of the farm. In 1946, while walking near the outskirts of the town of Fouke, a woman saw a strange creature crossing the street quickly. She recounted: “It walks on two legs, has a large appearance, a hairy body …”. In 1955, local newspaper Victoria Advocate published an interview with a hunter in the area. He describes a special encounter with a bear-like creature, but goes straight and very agile. He hit a few shots, but the animal was still strong enough to flee deep into the forest. In the book The Apes Among Us Also noted the appearance of this creature through the narrative of a boy. During a walk, the boy saw a naked creature, hairy body, tall, with very long arms drinking water in the lake. The animal is very shy, when he saw the human, he ran away. These reports are only a handful of many human encounters with monsters since 1930, yet most witnesses only see the animal at a distance, or in the dark. Therefore, the police ignored these reports and said that this was just a scam of a few individuals who wanted to be famous. However, in 1971, the police had to change attitudes about the humanoid monster in the town of Fouke. Real encounters On the night of May 1, 1971, a young couple named Bobby and Elizabeth Ford phoned the police to report a strange creature rushing into the house and attacked. The wife panicked and told the police, at first they thought that the strange animal was just a bear looking for food outside the garden. But no, a monkey-like creature the size of a bear crashed into the house, lifted Bobby up high, and threw it against the wall. Fortunately at that time, there was Bobby’s brother Don, he quickly grabbed the gun and shot the animal. Although it didn’t hit, but the sound from the gun frightened the animal, it quickly escaped into the night. At the scene, the police collected countless traces to corroborate the above story. Furniture in the house was disturbed as if a fierce battle had just happened, scratches appeared on the wall. On the garden ground were very large footprints, feet only three toes, and a little fur. The most obvious evidence is Bobby, a healthy young man, but hospitalized because of the severe injury on his back. From here, most people can imagine how frightening they would have to face. The creature was discovered again on May 23, 1971. At that time, DC Woods, Jr, Wilma Woods, RH Sedgass were walking on the highway, near the town of Fouke. They suddenly saw a large monkey running quickly past the front of the car, too curious, the three stopped and ran into the woods. However, they did not catch up, but found only three-toed footprints on the ground. In the months that followed, local residents and tourists discovered more traces of the monster. The most famous trace was found in a pea field owned by a resident named Scott Keith, and those are still the giant three-toed footprints. From here, the mystery of this creature creates a bustling atmosphere in the town of Fouke. Immediately after the news about it was transmitted, countless curious people flocked here to explore and learn. Regional radio also offers generous bonuses for those who take pictures of this strange creature. However, all photos sent through the inspection are counterfeit. Witnesses saw the animal more and more, but by 1986, the mayor of Fouke City Virgil Roberts and former sheriff Leslie Greer declared that the Fouke was completely fake. Even so, every year, reports about the monster Fouke are still being regularly recorded. Even many websites reported about this creature, witnesses and curious people discussed passionately. The views of scientists The people of Fouke town all believe the animal is real, but scientists are always skeptical about it. They argue that physical evidence such as footprints and claw marks are easy to create and do not prove much. If it was said that the Fouke monster was humanoid, it must be a relative of the primate. But here, the witness described the Fouke monster with only three toes, far different from today’s primates – five toes feet. Many scientists have denied the existence of Fouke and this is just a scam. Besides, there are still a handful of scientists who believe that the monster Fouke is real. It is the descendant of Gigantopithecus – giant ape in China, India, existed from 5 million years – 100,000 years ago. The fossils indicate that Gigantopithecus are the largest primates in history. Most likely, the Fouke monster is a Gigantopithecus left on Earth and in need of human protection.

Always cute and dreamy for outfits, pearl jewelry designs bring sophistication and elegance to anything set any outfit. Jewelry shaped accessories It is a handbag-shaped necklace, a mini handbag or a shoe necklace … this interesting accessory game is perhaps the unique difference of Summer 2021. Just a little while ago, Ngoc Trinh caused storms when enthusiastically promoting the trend of bag accessories super mini this. Rough, abstract Alloy jewelry with striking rustic shapes and abstract picturesque shapes makes accessories make a unique impression. All create a mysterious, modern look for the outfit. Necklace and chain shackles Chain full of power and impression, appeared in many important collections. Never before has the chain cover accessory been so overwhelming! Shaking hands with chains is an important accessory this season, because they are easy to apply, they have even more diffuse power on Instagram. Sea taste The desire to travel to the sea is evident in the Summer collections this year. Starfish, shells or icons related to the sea are fully utilized by designers. Earrings spread shoulder Outstanding, shoulder-length earrings are how this season’s accessories make a remarkable impression. Armbands back Big bracelets are often associated with the summer, but this year the braces are more prominent and elegant. Colored stones Bring a little sense of partying, making this season’s accessories even more exciting. The highlight is that, but contemporary color stone jewelry must be combined with the furniture casual. Animal motifs As the classic inspiration of designers, this year these jewelry models are more prosperous when the sense of returning to nature is a very strong lifestyle trend. Small version belt to the throne Although slender, but has a very flexible pose. Compare to trend This type of pit belt is easy to apply, fashionable and beautiful for those who advocate convenience first

According to VQGBTL rangers, by doing well in forest protection, on the other hand, the lives of people in neighboring areas have improved in terms of material, but also in terms of the sense of protecting nature, in recent years. It no longer happens that people enter the forest areas managed by VQGBTL for illegal hunting. So, wild animals have a chance to multiply, especially wild boars. In the summer, wild boars dig holes and lie down to fight the heat. Many tree stumps, land banks were plowed by them. The brothers on duty on the island sometimes wanted to plant a few dozen cassava clusters, but only a few days the pigs were thrown up. A forest patrol by forest rangers on Ba Mun island. When detecting traces of wild animals, they all recorded images to send for analysis. There are many animals that once did not exist, or only discovered traces, now they are present before everyone’s eyes. Most recently, on April 10, 2021, at VQGBTL appeared an individual python. This is a large healthy python species classified by the Vietnam Red Book at CRA1c, d (very endangered). In the wild, they have decreased by up to 80% because they are no longer resident or hunted by humans. In the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), this species is also included in the group of animals banned from exploitation and use. According to Mr. Hoang Manh Hung, Deputy Head of Lach Che Forest Protection Station, VQGBTL Forest Protection Department, where the python was discovered, the python is about 5 meters long and weighs more than 60 kg. The deer that Ba Mun Island rangers spotted when it went to the beach. Earlier on January 8, 2021, Ba Mun island also discovered deer (Cervus unicolor, 1792), which is in danger of going extinct in the wild due to poaching. This deer is classified as VU A1c, d B1 + 2a, and is in need of protection. Deer love to eat by the coast, they swim well and enjoy playing in the water. The deer that the brothers on Ba Mun island discovered while wandering the coast. The deer is about 1.2m tall and weighs about 100kg, when it was discovered that there were people taking pictures, the deer panicked into the sea, so the forest rangers on the island were forced to use motor boats to drive the deer. ashore. The deer swam very well, seeing his body rushed into the sea, but was sent back to the forest. That day the deer went alone, but according to the Ba Mun Island rangers, there was a population of deer on the island, the number of people living is unknown, but they discovered many footprints, traces of soil. crushed by their play or rubbing themselves against the trees of the forest. Life on Ba Mun Island Among the islands of VQGBTL, wild animals are most abundant on Ba Mun island – an island with an area of ​​more than 200 hectares and a length of nearly 20 km in the North-South direction. Previously, Ba Mun was also known as Beast Island, because there were many wild animals on the island. Once (when the VQGBTL was not established) many subjects went there to hunt indiscriminately, making the quantity of animals much less. In 2001, VQGBTL was established, forest protection was strictly implemented, wild animals started to gradually revive, especially wild boars. Wild boars occupy a part of the island. Since ancient times, there were many wild boars here, they dug into the hills to live and this area is called the Pig’s Nest area. The waters here are called Pork Nest. So the life between humans and animals has happened many things, people protect forests and animals, but they don’t know. In the breeding season, many animals are very aggressive. It happened more than a year ago, forest rangers Hoang Manh Ha was attacked by a wild boar while on patrol on Ba Mun island. A wild boar weighing about 1 kg suddenly came out of the bush, causing Mr. Ha to fall. Due to the sudden attack, Mr. Ha instinctively reached out his hand to support him, so he was hit by a pig’s canine, and was severely injured, and had to be taken to the central hospital for treatment. The lizards on Ba Mun island. And it is normal to meet poisonous snakes with rangers on Ba Mun island. In 2009, a concrete road was formed around the island, creating favorable conditions for forest patrol and protection by the forest rangers on the island. So the road becomes a common line between humans and wildlife. Many animals see the road as a place to rest at night. But with poisonous snakes, they stay there night and day. Especially on sunny days, snakes often crawl out in the sun, many snakes look like rotten wood when they first discover them and then get slim and startled. Le Van Luyen, a forest ranger on Ba Mun island recounted, once on the patrol, he came across a large snake estimated to weigh more than a dozen pounds. Mr. Luyen guessed this was a tiger cobra who had lived in the forest for a long time. The snake lay across, but only it was on the 2.5m wide road and could not see the snake’s head and tail. This snake is extremely poisonous, and if bitten by them it is very dangerous to die, because the island is far from the mainland, it is very complicated to go to the emergency room. Mr. Nguyen Huu Manh (Ba Mun island) once slept with a cobra. People slept in bed, snakes slept underneath, only recently discovered. Because Mr. Manh heard a puffing sound under the bed, looking down, there was a cobra nearly 2m long lying down there, extending its neck, puffing out, looking frightened. It takes you hard work to chase the snake into the forest. One day, Manh was walking in the forest and raised his head and saw a very poisonous snake right on top of his head, just taking more steps to make it possible to be bitten to death by the snake. In order to keep the daily life safe, forest rangers have to keep a lot of dogs, both for them to take care of leftovers, and to watch over the house, to watch out for snakes or other animals when they enter the house. sleeping. Every time the brothers went into the forest to patrol, the dogs ran ahead, they discovered the snakes are very clever and alerted them to know beforehand. Conservation work In addition to the animals that exist and live naturally on the island, many years ago, every year, VQGBTL coordinated with a number of departments in the province and Van Don district to release hundreds of macaques with turtles, ba ba , lizards, salamanders to Ba Mun island. These are the wild animals Quang Ninh Customs has collected from loggers, assigned VQGBTL to take care of them healthy and then release them to live on the island. A turtle release session to the natural environment on Ba Mun Island. The rich flora and fauna system, the protection of the NR is even more strengthened, to avoid greedy people, just for self-interest, but despite the destruction of the environment, ecological imbalance … There is a lot of marine forests, the forest rangers are thin, the cost of fuel for each patrol is high, if only relying on the forest rangers is not enough. Therefore, the park staff have proposed community-based measures to protect forests. The VQGBTL Management Board has collaborated with local authorities to replicate environmentally friendly sustainable livelihood models such as aquaculture, tourism development in Minh Chau and Quan Lan communes, in cooperation. with IUCN completing project VCF completing a marine turtle conservation program. From the government’s source, VQGBTL has selected 22 villages of 5 communes located in the core and buffer zones of the Park, thereby investing in helping people to develop production such as providing money for seedlings and seedlings. After receiving the support, people must sign a commitment not to destroy the forest or sea and participate in preventing destructive activities affecting the Park. This work has brought high efficiency, the people have become eyes and ears to help forest rangers stop activities of loggers and pirates. From May 2014, when “The plan for benefit sharing in management, exploitation and sustainable development of natural mollusk resources on wetland of Bai Tu Long National Park” was approved by the Provincial People’s Committee. People were selected to join the benefit-sharing group, and they were handed over snail farming areas. After harvesting, they re-distribute 6% of the products to VQGBTL for conservation purposes, the rest enjoy snail catchers. However, they have to be in charge of continuous monitoring at the scene, to detect strange objects entering the area, to stop and report to the park rangers to settle. With many solutions to protect forests, sea, animals and plants in BTL NP, wild animals grow every year. Along with the diversity of flora and fauna, VQGBTL deserves the title recognized by the ASEAN Heritage Garden in 2016.

Illustration. In the old days, there was a saying that “Cats are difficult to come in, dogs come in”, people think that when someone gives you a dog or a dog gets lost, the owner runs into your house. It often brings a lot of luck and fortune to the homeowner. During this time, your family is likely to have a lot of luck and success, because this is a very good sign that the owner is about to reap a lot of success, the road of fortune is rising and the road of love will have many changes. Well, your family will have good faith. The house has bats to nest The appearance of the bat makes many people not very fond of them. However, bats flying into the house symbolize wealth and wealth. This implies that your family will be lucky in money and finances. In Southeast Asian culture, the bat is a symbol of happiness and longevity. The symbol of the bat is often stylized in a circle with the implication of the five blessings. According to feng-shui, bats are very hearing animals that they can smell good luck and good luck. Therefore, if the bat nest somewhere, there is a good omen, so the owner sooner or later thrives, money flows into the house rushing like a flood. Bats are also a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, even in places where good air is “good land”. Therefore, if you find that there are bat nests in your home, don’t panic and scare them away. Bird droppings fall on the head When you hear this, you will find it extremely ridiculous and ridiculous, but it is completely true because this is an extremely lucky omen for you. If you accidentally get bird droppings on your head, that’s a good sign of good news, bringing good things to your family. Bird manure is a lucky fortune that will come to your family in the near future, the homeowner prepares a safe to store money! Turtle The turtle is a mascot of longevity. If a family has a sick person and the tortoise comes home by himself, soon after the sick person recovers from the illness, the tribulation will be gone. Turtles are also considered as restraining animals that prevent death, chase away bad luck and bring good luck. The turtles come to their house by themselves, also signaling that they will soon have their helpers, good jobs, and successful careers. Snakes crawl into your house When you see a snake crawling into your house, you will be very frightened. But you should not try to destroy it because snakes are a good omen. When a snake crawls into your house, the owner is about to have luck in his work, finance, and prepare for a fortune promotion. Therefore, you should not banish your family’s god of wealth. Use a tree to chase the snakes out of the house, you should not kill them. Honey bees build hives Honey bees often nest in places with a good environment. If it builds a nest in the house, this signals that the fortunes of our homeowners are not very bad, with satisfactory fortune. According to Buddhism, if the honey bee builds a nest in the house, it means that the family has made good conditions with them. Bees come to pay tribute, symbolizing perfect happiness, good crops and always having good luck. If you are a business person, this shows that your job will be favorable, and your family life is also very warm. Butterflies fly into the house If you see a butterfly flying into the house, this is a sign that you are about to get a lot of joy in work and life. If the butterfly that flies into your home is a dark colored butterfly, the person you meet will bring good news about your career or business. On the other hand, if the butterfly is bright colored, you are going to have good news about the love of children. * Note: Information in the article is for reference only, for contemplation!

Create a floating cake shape into your funny animals Huyen Thu. Turn the cake float into a flock of colorful carp of Minh Anh friend. How to make a carp vegetarian cake floating in the shape of a carp, shaping the cute animals and flowers Resources – 100g glutinous rice flour (usually choose packages of glutinous rice flour sold in Thailand) – 20g of non-glutinous rice flour – 70g young tofu (making the cake soft and smooth, easy to shape, when boiled, it will not lose the shape of the cake, if there is no problem) – 10g of diameter – Water mixed with cake flour if there is no young tofu, it must be boiling water, not using cold water will melt the dough. If young tofu is available, use water at room temperature. – Food colors: gardenia powder (yellow), pea flower (purple), fresh gac (orange red), coffee, cocoa (brown, black), green tea powder (green), Beetroot juice or red dragon fruit (pink), carrot juice (orange), or using color from commercially available syrup … Part battering and coloring Mix well the mixture of glutinous rice flour, non-glutinous rice, and other ingredients. Gradually add boiling water to stuffing until dough is sticky. Depending on the new powder or the old powder, there will be different moisture absorption, so if after mixing it is too wet, you can add the powder, but if it’s too dry, you can add water. Kneading it until the dough doesn’t stick to your hands is fine. Divide the dough into small blocks to mix colors depending on the purpose of use. If using watercolors from food coloring, be careful when stuffing with boiling water, let the dough dry a little more then when adding food coloring to the dough will not be dough. Cover the dough to rest while preparing the cake. Cake filling You can make bread without filling or use sugar, green beans, red beans … depending on your preference. If using green beans, soak the beans overnight to bloom, boil them and put them in a blender to puree. Add a little sugar and stir on a non-stick pan and slug until the kernel is dry, then cook it down. Divide the kernel into small cubes in accordance with the cake-forming idea. Shaping Create a simple floating cake shape, do not take time to incubate the dough. Beautiful or ugly depends on the ingenuity and creativity of each person. How to shape from the main to sub-details respectively, to attach the details, you can use a toothpick to gently press the powder to shape and increase the cohesion. Note: wrap the dough with food wrap to prevent the dough from drying out, difficult to shape, and the dough surface is not smooth. If the powder is too dry, it will make it difficult for the details to be formed together. You can spray a thin layer of water on the surface of the cake if it dries out. How to boil cake Bring the water to a boil, lower the heat to a moderate level, then add the cake to the boil. When the cake is floating for 1-3 minutes (depending on the cake to be small), take out the cake and soak it in cool water. The broth uses Korean black sugar to create a beautiful color, use 2 tablespoons of black sugar pho for 500ml of water, add white sugar until it fits, add ginger as you like. Or you can use brown sugar, palm sugar … all right. The cake after boiling, you are filled with sugar water, sprinkled with a little coconut fiber or coconut milk (depending on the type of cake) to enjoy. Invite you to refer to the beautiful vegetarian cake drifting designs of mothers to share on social networks. With the carp shaped cake, you should steam in the steamer, not like a traditional cake to keep the shape of the fish. Photo: Thu Phuong The carp float lively. Photo: Oanh Tran Vegetarian cake filled with green beans and coconut milk added green bean juice, lotus seeds … Photo: Minh Anh Your child will surely enjoy the crabs, bears, teddy rabbits, chicks … from the mother’s cake. Photo: Le Nu Xuan Thoi Can you believe these are vegetarian pancakes? Photo: Suri’s mother The hands deftly shaped the animals so sharply. Photo: Nguyen Ngoc An An The Mickey Mouse, Tiger, Chicken … are so funny and lovely. Photo: Huyen Thu The colorful cakes shared by mother Nguyen Thanh Mong. Not only the animal shape, the floating cake can also create a lotus shape. Photo: Minh Anh You can also get the first peach float cake, the fairy float cake like Yen Nhi’s mother did. This is exactly the vegetarian floating cake made from Gac flour, not the tangerines. Photo: Men The shape of the petals is very simple. If you don’t have a dough cutter, you can circle the petals and press them flat down, cutting the area with a dough knife. Or use a toothpick to press down to create a groove to increase the softness of the petals. Photo: Duyen Charmy Wish you have the “works” of floating cakes, beautiful vegetarian cakes on the upcoming Korean New Year!

According to history books, she was “a lot of sinners”. As a lady from wealthy families in Shanxi, China, the ups and downs of her life have turned Vo Me Nuong into the most evil and powerful woman.

In addition to the anecdotes about Vo Tac Thien’s cruelty when she was a 14-year-old girl until she was crowned queen, stories of her obsession with cats often spread.

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History books later revealed, the reason Vo Tac Thien was afraid of cats was because it was related to the curse of the enemy Tieu Thuc Phi. At that time, Vo Tac Thien made Duong Cao Tong crazy for her and obtained the right to manage the harem, and she sent both Queen Queen and Tieu Thuc to the palace.

Not only imprisoning the old enemy, Vo Tac Thien also sent people to beat and torture them every day, making Tieu Thuc extremely angry. One day, Tieu Thuc could not stand it so he screamed and cursed Vo Tac Thien: “Vo Nghiem, I will not be forgiven you after I become a devil. After I die, I will turn into a cat, and make your family name a rat.

Knowing this news, Vo Tac Thien was both angry and scared. She let the eunuch beat Queen Queen and Tieu Thuc Phi, each with 100 whips, then cut off their hands and feet, soaked in wine tanks so that both of them suffered death pain. After the Empress Dowager and Tieu Thuc died, Vo Tac Thien still did not get angry, so the person who brought the enemy’s body tortured and said: “I let you all turn into cats soaked in alcohol. See how you can eat me.”

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It was the death of these two women that left the heart of Vo Queen with fear. Despite saying so strongly, but perhaps because of doing too much evil, Vo Tac Thien is still very afraid of Tieu Thuc’s curse. For many nights in a row, Vo Tac Thien often dreamed of cats with a cry, blood-stained to seek revenge, which startled her to wake up in the middle of the night. Continuously inviting famous priests to join the palace to help and set up the piano, but failed, Vo Tac Thien became more and more worried.

Vo Tac Thien’s fear of cats was so great that all she needed to do was to hear a cat cry or see a cat pass by and she screamed loudly and rioted the palace.

The Empress Vo Empress has banned all palace servants, maids and eunuchs in the palace to raise cats. If she accidentally encountered a figure of stray cats running in the palace, this powerful woman immediately screamed in horror.

In 705, Vo Tac became seriously ill and died at the age of 82 with the title of Tac Thien Dai Thanh emperor.

Bich Thao (Th)

On March 23, 2021, while gardening, Mr. Le Quang Hoa (Yen Trung village, Tan Lam Huong commune, Thach Ha) discovered and caught a pig-tailed monkey.

The information that Mr. Hoa caught the pig-tailed monkey was quickly known to many people, some people in Ha Tinh city offered the price from 4 to 10 million VND to buy back. However, all negotiations were unsuccessful when Mr. Hoa announced that he would hand over the monkey to the functional industry for release to the natural environment.

“Thanks to the propaganda of the local authorities and the forest rangers, we are very aware of the conservation and preservation of rare and rare wildlife. In addition to carefully taking care of the monkey in 3 days of captivity, I reported to the local authorities to have a solution ”- Mr. Hoa shared.

Thach Ha District Forest Protection Department and functional departments have identified a 9 kg pig-tailed monkey, belonging to a group of endangered and rare animals, so it handed over to Vu Quang National Park for release to the wild. At the time of handover, the monkey was in stable health.

It is known that from 2018 up to now, Thach Ha Forest Protection Department has received 6 rare animals including 5 monkeys and 1 turtle individual voluntarily surrendered by the people. Particularly in the first 3 months of 2021, the unit received 2 individuals of pig-tailed monkeys and moldy monkeys from Mr. Le Quang Hoa’s family (Yen Trung village, Tan Lam Huong commune) and Ms. Tran Thi Phuong (Lien Pho village, commune Thach Hoi).

Propaganda and mobilization of people to protect and preserve rare animals has been actively implemented by Thach Ha Forest Protection Department for many years.

On the morning of March 27, fishermen Vo Quang Hoa (Dong Tay Xuan village, Cam Ha commune, Cam Xuyen) released their nets in Cua Nhuong waters and caught a rare sea turtle.

According to authorities, a sea turtle weighing 5.2 kg, a red shell, and a yellow underbelly is a rare animal in the Vietnam Red Book. Anh Hoa has contacted the local authorities to release the sea turtle back to the natural environment. This is considered a beautiful act of local people to conserve the environment.

Fishermen Vo Quang Hoa releases rare sea turtles to the natural environment (photo by Phan Tram).

The voluntary handover of wildlife to the natural environment by local people has made an important contribution to biodiversity conservation efforts. Some even spend money to buy wild animals from hunters and hand them over to the forest rangers. For example, in 2018, on the way home from work, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tue (living in Thach Linh ward, Ha Tinh city) discovered a resident selling a golden monkey (belonging to group 2B) for 2 million VND, so he purchased to return to the forest rangers.

Director of the National Park Vu Quang Nguyen Danh Ky said: “From the beginning of 2020 up to now, the unit has received about 560 individuals including monkeys, turtles, pythons … from the people. Among the individuals that voluntarily surrendered, there are many animals of high economic value. That shows that, when people’s awareness of protecting wildlife is increasing, the propaganda is more effective ”.

Vu Quang National Park receives monkeys from the Provincial Police Environmental Police Department to release them to the natural environment.

According to the Director of Ha Tinh Forest Protection Department, Hoang Quoc Huan, the propaganda, dissemination and education of the law on the management and protection of endangered wildlife and wild animals has always been paid special attention. and regularly renew the contents and forms in order to raise awareness among civil servants and all walks of life.

Since then, people’s awareness and responsibility for wildlife protection has been raised. In 2019 up to now, the unit has organized 68 deliveries between people, forest rangers and forest owners with a total of 625 individuals; Of which 97 individuals are endangered, precious and rare wildlife species of group IB, IIB, such as: langurs, monkeys, cool-eyed civets, civet civets, hornet python, king cobra, old bird bracken, spoonbill, eagle, turtle; 528 common wild animals such as: Hon, horn, bird …

The pangolin is the only animal, also the only mammal to have a protective keratinous layer on the skin. As solitary creatures, their diet consists mainly of ants and termites, and they use their long tongue to capture prey.

Mammals have long been threatened by poaching for their flesh and scales, intended for use in traditional Chinese medicine. As of January 2020, eight pangolin species have been listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Today, pangolin is still the most trafficked mammal in the world.

Hills of sea turtle prey

Named for its curved, sharp beak with a prominent tomium, this sea turtle lives in the ocean, but mostly inhabits shallow lagoons and coral reefs.

Although distributed around the world, tortoise sea turtles are critically endangered. For many decades, its shell has been the source of raw materials used for decorative purposes. Illegal fishing activities have contributed to the alarming decline of this species.

Gorilla

Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, orangutans are one of the most intelligent primates, also the largest tree-dwelling animal of the great ape.

Human activities have dramatically reduced the number and range of orangutans. It’s no surprise that all three species of orangutans – Bornean, Sumatra and Tapanuli – are critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List.

Rhino

The name rhino is derived from the Greek word “hinokerōs”, meaning “with horns in the nose”. Often abbreviated as rhino, two of the remaining species are native to Africa and three are in southern Asia.

Poachers often cut the carcasses of this species, mammals also slaughtered thousands for their horns, bought and sold on the black market, and used by some cultures as jewelry. intellectual or traditional medicine. The IUCN Red List identifies the Black, Javanese and Sumatran rhinos as Critically Endangered.

Saiga’s gazelle

Found only in one region of Russia and 3 regions of Kazakhstan, the saigas form very large swarms of herbivores on the peninsula, savannas and meadows. Their outstanding feature is the pair of nostrils that expand close together, facing downwards.

The horns of the male antelope are used in traditional Chinese medicine, and this need has wiped out the species in China. According to the Convention on Migratory Wilds, the decline of the saiga is one of the fastest recent population collapses of large mammals. Currently, this animal is still critically endangered.

Tigers

The tiger is the largest extant cat and one of the most popular and recognized animals in the world. It is the national animal of India, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Korea.

Listed in the IUCN Red List as Endangered, tigers have been trafficked for hair and body parts for centuries. Many people in China and other parts of Asia believe that different parts of the tiger have medicinal properties, including pain relievers and aphrodisiacs. This falsehood has caused the black market to thrive for many years, and the number of tigers has dropped worryingly.

Elephant

These gentle giants are the largest land animals available, and are scattered throughout Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, since they are poached for their tusks. It is estimated that 30,000 elephants are killed each year by poachers. IUCN lists African Elephants as Endangered and Asian Elephants as Endangered.

Sumatran gazelle

This little-known antelope is native to mountainous forests on the Thai-Malay peninsula and on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Despite its near inaccessible altitude habitat, this timid and elusive creature is frequently caught in the sights of poachers’ rifles, shot for their flesh and parts. The body is said to have their medicinal properties. The IUCN has rated the Sumatran markhor as Endangered.

Hong Hoang has a hat

As a large and impressive member of the cormorant family, the cormorant is named after its helmet-like structure, accounting for about 11% of its 3 kg body weight. This bird is native to Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand and Myanmar.

The cephalopod was included on the IUCN Red List Near Threatened Critically in 2015. According to data published by TRAFFIC, Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network, 2,170 animals were confiscated in just three years in China and Indonesia alone.

Gaur

Gaur, also known as the Indian bison, is native to South and Southeast Asia, mainly confined to evergreen or semi-evergreen and semi-evergreen deciduous forests. Gaur is hunted mercilessly by poachers for the purpose of meat, sold at high prices to satisfy international markets, gaurs are also slaughtered to trade in booty. This animal has been listed as Endangered in the IUCN Red List since 1986.

Macaws

Macaws are some of the most vivid wildlife on Earth native to Central and South America, and are also found in Mexico, most of which are associated with forests, especially rainforests.

Their ability to mimic voices and possess great intelligence has made parrots highly regarded as pets. This has led to a worrying increase in poaching to the point that some species face extinction. In fact, most parakeets are threatened in the wild, a fact underscored by the rapid rate of deforestation around the world.

Snow leopard

A large-looking cat that calls the mountains of Central and South Asia home, the snow leopard is perfectly adapted to live in the cold. Unfortunately, the beautiful snow leopard’s fur is extremely appealing to poachers, who are involved in the illegal trade of animal skin and body parts. Snow leopards are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because the global population is now estimated to be less than 10,000 adults and is expected to decline by about 10% by 2040.

Shark

There are more than 500 species of sharks swimming in the world’s oceans. Famous species such as the tiger shark, the blue shark, the great white shark, the mako shark, the banging shark and the hammerhead shark are the ultimate predators.

However, sharks must fear humans more than humans are afraid of sharks. In fact, many shark populations are threatened by human activities, with some being hunted for their fins (used in soups). According to Oceana, 73 million terrifying sharks end the global fin trade each year, traded for food.

Birds of prey

Birds of prey, also known as raptors, include eagles, hawks, kites, hawks, owls and falconry. Among the animal kingdom’s top predators, these birds are also some of the most powerful and agile wildlife in the world.

But because of their speed and agility, some species become prey for poachers due to their exceptional hunting ability. The International Association for falconry and bird conservation identifies poaching of rare species, such as the extent of the Bonelli eagle plunder crisis (pictured) in Southern Europe by criminal organizations, as The reason may cause many species to become locally extinct.

Abalone

Abalone is a species of sea snail with the number of species recognized worldwide ranging from 30 to 130. Abalone meat is considered by many to be a desirable food, and is eaten raw or cooked. by many cultures. In the photo is an example with a living sponge on its shell.

According to TRAFFIC, South African abalone is the most exported species in aquaculture anywhere in the world. 95% of South Africa’s abalone is exported to Hong Kong, where it is consumed as a delicacy or re-exported.

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What is octopus?

To answer this question, perhaps most of the public will think of a delicious, popular seafood, or at most remember the octopus Paul, who once attracted the world’s attention thanks to his “predictions. “Exactly about the 2010 World Cup matches.

For those reading Wikipedia “addicted” or good students in Biology, maybe the answer will have more about the superior intelligence of molluscs if compared with other inhabitants of the ocean kingdom. . These are the easy answers, for we naturally consider only the “common” octopus (common octopus or octopus vulgaris) to be an animal, nothing more, no less.

But for South African filmmaker Craig Foster, such a “common” octopus is not an animal, much less delicious food. That creature is the middle-aged man’s “teacher” about nature, life, and is also the main character of the excellent documentary. My Octopus Teacher (My octopus teacher).

Friendship between humans and octopus

Crafted by directors Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed for Netflix based on documentary footage of Craig Foster’s strange and amusing meeting with the octopus at the end of the black continent bordering the Atlantic. Cape of Storms, My Octopus Teacher recounts the seemingly impossible friendship between a man who has gone through all stages of his life with a seemingly inanimate octopus.

Craig Foster is not a dreamer with the ability to find soul in every creature in the world. On the contrary, he is a filmmaker tired of the events of his life, feeling helpless in communicating with even those he loves most, like his son Tom.

Filmmaker Craig Foster.

Therefore, Foster decided to give up the camera to go back to his homeland at Storm Cape alone, where he could enjoy himself in solitude amid the beautiful and mysterious kelp forest. contact people, not think about life.

It was in the underwater forest that he met an octopus, who had no name, no voice, but showed incredible intelligence in hunting or camouflage to avoid the pijama sharks who were always prowling in the darkness of the ocean. . Out of curiosity, Foster began to really pay attention to learn, only to realize that the “animal” has much closer to the lonely man in the cold southern water.

From here, Craig Foster tried to build a “friendship”, a seemingly impossible emotional chain with that unnamed and voiceless octopus. Throughout My Octopus Teacher, viewers can see many different moments of that friendship, from nervousness, sadness, to happiness, anxiety, and at the same time feel the maturity, toughness of the emotional rope between the two sides. .

In the end, all will have to admit that the friendship between man and the seemingly small, dark octopus is not impossible.

The film’s sincerity

If you have to pack it up My Octopus Teacher In a word, perhaps it is sincerity. In each movie describing the wonderful nature of South Africa in general and kelp forest in particular, or in Craig Foster’s words for her octopus or for the vast ocean world, viewers can feel sincere feelings.

It is the feeling that filmmakers and movie characters like Foster, like his son Tom, for her octopus and the natural world. Honesty and sincerity are of course the required qualities of a good documentary film.

The film is about the heartfelt friendship between Craig Foster and an unnamed octopus.

But the careful, meticulousness of Craig Foster and his colleagues to describe the most accurate, clearest, easiest to grasp the diversity and depth of life in the ocean has helped the audience understand. out a truth. That man is just a part of the big world with a real connection that always exists and waits to be unearthed, as the way Foster realized his feelings for the “octopus teacher” .

Perhaps for many viewers, the name “My octopus teacher” will bring many doubts because of the stereotype “octopus is just an animal” due to the lack of contact with nature in a natural way. . But Craig Foster, and My Octopus Teacher, will quickly resolve that skepticism thanks to excellent footage of a strange world at the end of the world.

On the ocean floor, in the shadow of the giant kelp trees, viewers will find a feeling of sedimentation. Seeing the way the octopus took the tentacle and touched Foster’s hard but trembling hand, many fathers and mothers will surely remember the moment they saw their baby born, holding the table. the small, fragile hand of a being who still could not speak, but already had a seed of affection within him.

Foster’s troubled gaze when talking about the dangerous moments – which filled the short life of an octopus in the raging ocean – perhaps reminded many viewers of the anxiety and restlessness they had. for your loved one in the stormy turns of life.

My Octopus Teacher there are many moments like that for the audience to feel the real friendship between Foster and the octopus teacher.

Humans are only part of the Earth

In the context of modern society gradually taking over the wild, people destroy natural life at a dizzying speed and then have to face the consequences of their own cause, many filmmakers have been try to call for human conscience in preserving nature, preserving the precious remaining life resources on Earth.

Usually, directors will choose to speak face to face, outlining the dire consequences that humanity will suffer as in An Inconvenient Truth (2006) by David Guggenheim, or specifying a variety of breathtaking yet fragile beauty, in need of the protection of the Earth as in Our Planet led by legendary David Attenborough.

Humans are, after all, only part of the Earth.

Also a beautiful work of nature, but My Octopus Teacher choose another way of giving your message. Through a seemingly rare encounter between Craig Foster and his octopus teacher, the film simply tells us that we – modern humans – are just inhabitants of a vast world on Earth. . There are many other residents here, with different destinies, different ways of life, different behaviors.

Only efforts to protect the environment, with a real desire to come to nature, to return to nature, can humanity have the opportunity to truly get acquainted, experience precious emotions like Foster in almost one. His octopus teacher track year.

From a beautiful lifestyle, people can find opportunities to make their life less lonely, to see life more beautiful, worth living, like how Craig Foster nurtured feelings for his son through feelings. The inspiration was obtained from the sea, from the octopus teacher.

to step by step formulate many effective economic models, centralized agricultural production areas in the direction of goods, value chains linking people with enterprises.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa’s family (San Que Dong village, Dong Ngu commune, Tien Yen district) changed inefficient rice area to growing fruit trees.

Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa (San Que Dong village, Dong Ngu commune), is one of the people actively participating in the transformation of crop structure for economic development in the area. Previously, his family mainly cultivated over 5 sao of paddy field with rice and vegetable varieties, but the yield and yield were quite low, due to inadequate irrigation water. 4 years ago, having been facilitated by the commune to participate in training course on fruit growing, with knowledge and techniques learned, Mr. Hoa started to convert old rice and vegetable acreage to fruit tree cultivation. like: Na, orange …

Up to now, his family has more than 70 kernels and 40 oranges for harvesting. Mr. Hoa shared: By converting the cultivars suitable to soil, climate, so the plants grow and develop well, with high and stable fruit yields. Subtracting costs, each year my family has a revenue of hundreds of million dong, much higher than growing rice. From this background, my family continued to plant 50 more super-fruit jackfruit stumps, expected to be harvested in about 2 years …

Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Viet Phuong’s family (Tien Lang commune), is also one of the typical households, taking the lead in changing the structure of livestock in the commune. From small-scale chicken raising, he boldly invested in an integrated farming model combined with acacia plantation for wood. In particular, his farm focuses on breeding and developing native Tien Yen chickens. Currently, his family’s integrated livestock farm has a scale of over 5,000 Tien Yen chickens, nearly 100 pigs and nearly 1 ha of freshwater fish pond, each year bringing his family income from 500-700 million VND. ..

In the past time, in Tien Yen district, many agricultural production households have actively participated in converting plant varieties and animals suitable to local strengths and for high productivity and efficiency. In particular, the district has focused on effectively implementing the project of Agricultural restructuring in the direction of increasing added value and sustainable development, thereby encouraging people to implement crop restructuring. plants and animals associated with the application of science – technology, reorganizing production towards quality and efficiency, focusing on production – business associated with the value chain associated with the consumer market.

In the livestock sector, the district has focused on developing key products through production development support policies. From 2017 up to now, the district has approved and implemented more than 120 livestock support projects. As a result, it has increased from 2 chicken breeding facilities (2015) to 4 (current) facilities with a scale of 5,000 breeding chickens, the ability to provide 350,000 breeds / year. Many households in Tien Yen have gradually shifted from small to small, spontaneous, to livestock based on family size, concentration and commodity nature. Currently, the whole district has 64 certified farms, including: 15 integrated farms, 15 livestock farms, 38 aquaculture and aquaculture farms, 1 forestry farm and 1 crop farm. The whole district has 21 cooperatives, 15 enterprises operating in the agricultural sector.

Promoting the advantage of having a large area of ​​tidal flats, Tien Yen district has focused on attracting investment in the field of aquaculture, developing high-tech aquaculture models, notably the model of technology shrimp farming. . Currently, in the district, there are about 300 households raising technology shrimp, of which 15 households are applying the two-stage vannamei farming model, with concentrated farming areas in Dong Ngu and Dong Hai communes, Hai Lang and Dong Rui. With this area, the district strives for the production value of the fisheries sector to reach more than 493 billion VND, an increase of 13.6% compared to 2020.

In addition, vocational training for rural workers is also focused by the district to help people improve farming skills, as well as measures to prevent and control common diseases on plants and animals. In the 10 years 2010-2020, the whole district has provided vocational training for over 2,000 rural workers, of which 87% of post-trained workers have jobs and stable incomes. From the vocational training courses, many rural laborers in Tien Yen district have actively participated in converting and applying new plant varieties and animals into production practice. Thereby, applying flexibly to practical conditions at households for production and business, contributing to improving the efficiency of agricultural production in the area.

Red tree bark flattened beetle

This beetle about half an inch long has a habitat from North Carolina to the Arctic Circle. They live under the bark of a tree and their bodies are purposefully designed to survive the harshest conditions in mid-winter.

The arctic climate in August acts like the resting climate for this species. In laboratories, they can withstand freezing temperatures up to -150 degrees Celsius.

In fact, this is the coldest we’ve ever seen. They can overcome this extreme cold by forcing 30-40% less water in the body and preserving the remaining water by using antifreeze proteins between the cell membranes.

Thyme beef

Muskrats have lived in the Arctic for a long time, from the ice age about 200,000 years ago. With double-layer coat, the first layer is a thick dark gray outer coat that reaches the ground long and the inner undercoat gives them very good resistance to cold to temperatures down to minus 40 degrees. , to withstand the rigors of the Arctic.

Muskrats live in herds from 12-24 in winter and 8-20 in summer. During the summer, musk cows live in humid areas, such as deep valleys, and move up into higher mountainous regions in winter. Their food includes arctic willow grass, lichen and moss under the snow. Thyme is raised for meat, milk and feathers. Currently this species is protected, so the number is kept at a stable level.

Great Greenland shark

The Greenland giant sharks live in deep waters in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, and these giant sharks not only survive in the cold water, but also have the longest lifespan of any species. are there any vertebrae on the planet – an average of 300 to 500 years old.

Greenland giant sharks have an extremely slow metabolic rate that helps control temperature and prolong life, and they are also the largest shark, can reach 6.4m in length and weigh about 1,000kg . Therefore, this shark is also very slow, often only hunting prey that has gone to sleep.

The price for a 500-year-old shark’s longevity is also not small. Specifically, it not only swim very slowly, difficult to find food, but the body also contains many parasites. Sometimes it even has to eat scavengers to relieve its hunger.

Besides, scientists are also hoping, the study of 500-year-old shark’s DNA could open a way to longevity for humans.

Before that, indigenous people in Greenland and Iceland used to believe in increasing longevity by eating Greenland shark meat.

Greenland shark meat is considered a specialty in Iceland, although toxic if not handled properly.

Snow Sheathbill

The snow Sheathbill is a brave, white, dove-like bird; This is the only native bird that lives on the surface of Antarctica and is the only species to breed here.

With their thick fur to help keep them warm, they live mostly on the ground, trying to pick up other birds’ scattered food scraps. They are also the only birds in Antarctica that do not have membranes.

So how can the snowy Sheathbill keep his toes warm while spending so much time on frozen ground? The secret lies in their life-long “bounce hobby”, they spend a lot of time hopping from leg to foot in order to reduce the coldness from the surface of the ice and snow. Furthermore, Snow Sheathbills also possess an extremely thick, fine coat that helps them retain heat well.

Weddell seals

If you are looking for a mammal that loves a few dozen degrees of negative cold every minute, then you will definitely love the Weddel seal.

They are the farthest Antarctic species of any kind, and spend most of their time living underneath the Antarctic ice, where they can hunt and avoid being caught by killer whales.

With the ability to dive deep to a depth of more than 600 meters, Weddell seals can stay underwater for up to 45 minutes and if they cannot break the ice to get the oxygen they need, they use their teeth to dig a hole. take the gas.

Antarctic seawater is actually warmer than surface air (which can drop to -70 degrees Celsius), so especially during intense winter storms, seals will stay warm by diving into the ocean. .

The arctic soil squirrel

If the current epidemic in the world makes you want to hibernate, you can consider the Arctic ground squirrel as an example.

Living in the arctic tundra in North America, where temperatures can drop below -63 degrees C in winter, they can escape the coldest winter by burrowing underground and sleeping for as long as eight. the month of the year.

When hibernation, the temperature in the brains of these squirrels can drop to just above freezing, while the body temperature can drop to -2.9 degrees C and the heart rate drops to just one beat per beat. minute. When the hibernation time is over, the squirrels need about three hours to warm up the body again.

This ability of arctic ground squirrels is due to them being able to cut off nerve connections and synapses to hibernate, then reconnect them immediately after awakening and warming the body, almost 2 – Every 3 weeks during winter.

In addition to its sublime cold tolerance, the arctic ground squirrel is also famous for its ability to fast for 8 months. The arctic ground squirrel body has the ability to recycle its own nutrients during hibernation for many months.

Axolotl is a species of salamander being hunted by the world science world. The reason is its unique feature: Many lost parts can be reproduced.

According to the New York TimesAxolotl also has an unusual feature compared to other amphibians that do not undergo molting, change shape. They have a pale pink, yellow or gray, black appearance; Spotted body with a smiling face.

Today, this animal is in danger of being threatened by the environment and by human hunting. Axolotl survives only in the canals of Lake Xochimilco, the southernmost tip of Mexico.

The mystery of the genome of a self-regenerating animal

Researcher Randal Randal Voss, University of Kentucky, USA, said: “It is difficult to find things that they cannot replicate: From limbs, tail, spinal cord, eyes, even the retina in some “We have also seen the process of regenerating half of their brains.”

Thanks to this feature, the genome of Axolotl has become something of interest to the scientific community. Recently, in an upcoming article to be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on April 13, geneticists have a clearer view of the salamanders genome. This is on the chromosome scale, in the folded form. The study was chaired by the authors at the Vienna Center for Biology, BioCenter Institute for Molecular Pathology, Austria.

The study looks at how the genome of Axolotl folds inside at the molecular level and the position of the DNA sequences that regulate the genes involved in the regeneration and healing of cells. When fully stretched, each human DNA strand is longer than 1.8 m. However, Axolotl’s DNA strand is more than 9.1 m long.

A wild Axolotl in a conservation laboratory in Mexico in 2014. Photo: AFP.

“This work has arranged the DNA fragments in the Axolotl genome in the right order, as if it were on a chromosome. This is very important because in all vertebrates, genes are turned on and off with a controlled sequence located quite far from them, ”says biochemist Elly Tanaka, Vienna Institute of Molecular Pathology, BioCenter. about Axolotl but not participating in this project, reviews.

She also said that the study of the authors at the BioCenter Molecular Pathology Institute is very important because it will answer the question of whether the regeneration mechanism in Axolotl can be activated in humans.

After regenerating the entire gene in the folded form of Axolotl, the authors expect to simulate it in 3D in the future.

Two mysterious genes of Axolotl

According to Professor, Dr. Parker Flowers, Craig Crews Laboratory, Yale University, USA, Axolotl regenerates, self-healing most organs and organs after any injury. Therefore, it is difficult to have any injuries to kill this salamander.

If scientists find the genetic basis for the regenerative ability of Axolotl, they may discover something unprecedented. It is a way of restoring damaged tissues in humans.

But that job is not easy. Because the characteristics of the species Axolotl are not like humans. They have a larger genome than any other animal that humans have ever sequenced. This genome is even 10 times larger than the entire human genome.

At the end of January 2020, Professor Parker and his colleagues in the magazine post eLife revealed they have found the key to these problems. The authors found a way to disrupt the complex genome of the salamander Axolotl and identify at least two genes involved in post-traumatic body regeneration.

According to the Science Daily, the advent of next-generation gene-editing and sequencing technologies has allowed researchers to list hundreds of gene candidates that can reproduce the extremities. However, the giant size of the Axolotl genome produces repetitive DNA fragments, making it difficult to dissect and analyze them.

Researcher Lucas Sanor, co-author of the Craig Crews lab project, used multi-step gene editing to record baseline markers, tracking 25 genes believed to be involved in the regeneration process. Genus in Axolotl. Thanks to that, they identified two genes in blastema dividing cells responsible for regenerating part of their tail when injured or severed.

But that’s not all. Professor Parker emphasized that Axolotl’s body still has many similar genes. And humans have similar DNA with Axolotl so scientists can discover how to activate tissue, cells speed up wound repair, regenerate lost parts.

Axolotl salamander has a pale pink, yellow or gray, black appearance, and a smiling face. Photo: Getty Images.

Decoding the entire gene of Axolotl for the first time

Before the study of Professor Parker Flowers and colleagues, at the end of November 2018, the group of authors at the University of Kentucky, USA, published the most complete simulation of Axolotl’s DNA. Research published in the journal Genome Research, is considered to pave the way for transformations in human regenerative medicine.

Many animals are able to perform some degree of regeneration and self-healing. However, Axolotl is the only species that is nearly limitless in terms of this ability. Associate Professor, Dr. Jeramiah Smith, University of Kentucky and colleagues decided to find answers about the healing superpower of Axolotl through sequencing all genes.

Based on previous research, the authors have mapped more than 100,000 pieces of DNA onto chromosomes, the genetic makeup in the nucleus of each cell. The Axolotl genome is the largest product assembled at this level.

The authors used a design mapping method, which relies on the fact that the strands of DNA are physically close together on one chromosome and tend to move together. To determine the specific DNA of Axolotl, they grafted Axolotl with the tiger salamander – a close relative. They were then mated back to generation F1 with purebred Axolotl.

The process of regeneration of the extremities of Axolotl salamander. Photo: eLife.

Tracking genotypes on 48 out of all F2, they were able to deduce which DNA sequences belong to the Axolots and where they are located in the 14 chromosomes of amphibians. During the study, the authors identified a genetic mutation that causes heart defects in Axolotl.

“Just a few years ago, no one thought it was possible to decode genomes with more than 30 GB capacity. Now, we have many methods to approach and open up the ability to decode large genomic animals more often, “says biological researcher Jeramiah Smith.

The team also hopes that understanding the axolotl’s post-sequencing genome will help in future medicine. “Now we can go into the genome sequence, find out what makes this salamander strange. Hopefully one day, we can make the collected information useful for human therapy, the potentials that may not be fully exploited of each part of the body ”, Mr. Voss identify.