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What does calabash fruit look like?
The calabash fruit, often associated with images of tropical climates and exotic locales, is as intriguing in appearance as it…
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The surprisingly sweet world of the Ice Cream Bean
Ice cream beans (Inga edulis) are legumes that grow on the Inga trees in Central and South America. These 60-foot…
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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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The intriguing phenomenon of the Anguloa Uniflora Orchid: Nature’s swaddled babies
Nature never ceases to surprise us with its intriguing creations and phenomena. One such example is the Anguloa Uniflora, a…
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The Rock of Guatapé overlooks a reservoir built over a town
A staircase climbs Colombia’s Rock of Guatapé. Its reservoir view brings together ancient stone and the 1970s relocation of Old…
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The Fringed Leaf Frog
The Fringed Leaf Frog (Cruziohyla craspedopus) is one of the rarest amphibians in the world. The 3-inch creature lives a…
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