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Finn Oakley has spent over five years as a nature and science writer at Discvr.Blog, drawing on his experience at National Geographic Channel. Based in Melbourne, he’s passionate about uncovering the world’s mysteries, dreams of returning to Peru, and enjoys Aussie Bites in his downtime.
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Fly Geyser in Nevada USA: Facts and location
Located in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada is a small Geothermal geyser that looks like an alien form bursting…
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Have you heard about the edible jelly ear fungus?
The jelly ear fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) resembles the human ear. Also known as the wood ear, the brown-colored jelly ear…
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The Wondrous Hydnora Africana: Survival, Uses, and Edibility
Hailing from the arid terrains of South Africa, the Hydnora Africana is an enthralling spectacle of botanical evolution. This plant,…
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Food for Lion Diets: Feeding the King of the Jungle
Lions, the majestic kings of the jungle, possess both power and grace that captivate our imagination. Have you ever wondered…
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Where does Delonix regia grow? How to plant the fiery tree
Delonix regia, commonly known as the Royal Poinciana or Flamboyant, is a species of flowering plant native to the African…
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Thorny Devil: 5 Fun Facts about the tiny lizard
As you’ve witnessed on this blog, we enjoy lizards that resemble baby dragons. But this time around, instead of examining…
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Unlocking the secrets of the Sword-Billed Hummingbird’s open beak
The Sword-billed hummingbird has the longest beak in proportion to its body compared to any other bird. Why is this,…
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Why do Gloster Canary birds have bowl haircuts?
The Gloster Canary is a popular cage bird known for its unique hairstyle and dynamic singing voice. The bird’s bowl…
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Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride: Unveiling nature’s wedding dress
Is nature greater than any human artist? A beautiful 55-foot waterfall outside the city of Cajamarca, Peru, forms the shape…
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