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Five of the longest-living animals on Earth

Human lifespan is actually quite short, lasting only a handful of years. Compared to many animals, human life is undoub...

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2026-01-12
Five of the longest-living animals on Earth

Characteristics of the primitive turtle species *Eriocheir sinensis*

Turtles are familiar animals, but their evolutionary history remains one of the greatest mysteries in paleontology: did...

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2026-01-12
Characteristics of the primitive turtle species *Eriocheir sinensis*

The origin and evolutionary history of turtles

The soft-shelled turtle, also known as the "jiayu" or "tuanyu" in Guangdong, is a wild reptile that...

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2026-01-12
The origin and evolutionary history of turtles

The origin and evolutionary history of turtles

Turtles and tortoises are arguably among the most ancient creatures in the world. The earliest known turtle fossil is t...

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2026-01-12
The origin and evolutionary history of turtles

What kind of "mythical beast" is the Galapagos tortoise?

The Galapagos tortoise is one of the largest living land tortoises, endemic to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador. Adults...

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2026-01-12
What kind of "mythical beast" is the Galapagos tortoise?

A list of ten affordable and easy-to-care-for pets; which pets are easy to keep alive?

Owning a pet requires a significant investment of time and energy, but for many, the joy and companionship they bring a...

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2026-01-12
A list of ten affordable and easy-to-care-for pets; which pets are easy to keep alive?

The world's top ten most difficult to keep tortoises: the Chinese giant tortoise ranks only second.

Among various pet turtles, aquatic turtles are the easiest to keep, followed by semi-aquatic turtles. However, when it ...

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2026-01-12
The world's top ten most difficult to keep tortoises: the Chinese giant tortoise ranks only second.

Which animals have hunting partners and symbiotic relationships? Unveiling cooperative hunting in the animal kingdom.

In nature, cooperative hunting is a strategy employed by some animals to increase their hunting success rate. Unlike so...

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2026-01-12
Which animals have hunting partners and symbiotic relationships? Unveiling cooperative hunting in the animal kingdom.

Top 10 Soft-shelled Turtle Species in the World

鳖 (biē) is a general term for soft-shelled turtles belonging to the family Trionychidae, suborder Trionychidae within th...

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2026-01-12
Top 10 Soft-shelled Turtle Species in the World