Tag: Asia
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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 mushroom is commonly seen on elder trees in temperate regions worldwide, where it flourishes on both dead and live wood. Is the Jelly Ear Fungus edible? Soft and rubbery, unlike the slimy Parrot Waxcap Mushroom,…
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Mouse Deer: A look into the world’s smallest hoofed mammal
When the world speaks of deer, a vision of majestic creatures with large antlers standing tall in a misty forest is often conjured. But let’s flip the script a bit and venture into the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia and Africa, where a different kind of deer resides – an enchanting creature, not more than…
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All that fur makes the Pallas’s cat look like an absolute unit
The Pallas’s cat is a cute little furball. Pallas’s cats are about the same size as domestic cats — they measure up to 26 inches in length and weigh around 10 pounds. But their body hair is twice as long as the hair on their head, so they appear much larger than they are. The fluffiest cats…
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Float Like a Dragontail Butterfly…
The green dragontail butterfly (Lamproptera meges) of South and Southeast Asia is a mesmerizing insect. Small and delicate, it is one of the few species of swallowtail butterfly with transparent wings. With a life span of 7 to 12 days, Earth’s real-life fairies are truly nature’s flying jewel. Credit to wildlife photographer Kazuo Unno for…