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Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.

in the dense forest regions at the river's origin. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified ...

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and the Chinese species, Lirodendron chinense), Japanese acers, maples, oaks, magnolias and silver firs. Each one has its own ...

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Chira Island is also rich in natural resources, with fishing being one of the main economic activities for its inhabitants.