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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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Mystery of Dead Man’s Fingers: Where Do They Grow?
Suppose you’re hiking through a wooded area in upstate New York or the famous Appalachian Trail and stumble upon clusters…
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Coron Island in the Philippines: The most beautiful island in the world?
Coron Island, in the north of the Palawan Province, Philippines, ranks as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Coron…
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Usambara Three-Horned Chameleon gives birth like a mammal
With three long, spiky horns and a body colored for camouflage, the Usambara three-horned chameleon (Trioceros deremensis) could pass for…
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Are Sawfish dangerous? Here’s the truth
Sawfish, known for their unique, saw-like rostrums, are often misunderstood. Contrary to popular belief, sawfish are generally not dangerous to…
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Is the Dragon Blood Tree dangerous? Separating fact from fiction
Native to the Socotra Archipelago in the Arabian Sea, the Dragon Blood Tree, scientifically known as Dracaena cinnabari, is an…
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Slovenia’s Bled Island: Unveil the enchanting oasis of a lifetime
Bred Island is a small tear-shaped island floating in the middle of Lake Bled in northwestern Slovenia. Nestled in Lake…
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Why Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama is the Spiderman Lizard
The Mwanza Flat-Headed Rock Agama is a small lizard found primarily in the Mwanza Region of Tanzania. The male lizard,…
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Baatara Gorge Waterfall: Why it’s Lebanon’s best-kept secret
Like Peru’s Waterfall of the Bride, the Baatara Gorge Waterfall is one of Lebanon’s best-kept secrets. Located in the Tannourine…
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The beauty of Madagascar’s giant Baobab trees
The Grandidier’s Baobabs (Palmate adansonia) are giant trees indigenous to Africa. Nicknamed the “mother of the forest,” this species of…
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