More than a mile beneath the Pacific Ocean, is a seascape of oddly shaped corals and a glass sponge named after ET In 2017, on a submerged volcano a mile and a half underwater in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a team of scientists were left gasping in wonder at a scene they called the “forest of the weird”. Instead of trees, the forest was made up of oddly shaped corals, including some that resembled frizzy bottlebrushes (Rhodaniridogorgia) and others that were flattened and harp-shaped (Narella) with leggy, pink brittlestars, relatives of starfish, wrapped around their branches. The corals…
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An ancient forest in Utah considered to be the largest single living thing in the world is dying, according to scientists. The Pando aspen, a gigantic expanse of 40,000 trees that are are all clones with identical compositions, has long been known as the “trembling giant” and covers over 106 acres in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. The vast expanse is assumed to have one connected underground root system and is thought to be approximately 80,000 years old. However, recent years have placed the Pando under enormous stress, which includes the impact of extended drought, fire suppression, human development and the…
Emerald tree boas resemble green tree pythons in many ways. They have a brilliant green exterior and a golden underside. An irregular zigzag ᵴtriƥe goes along their back. Their ѕtгoпɡ prehensile tail helps them to move between branches in the trees. The vertical pupils of their eyes help them sense movement. deeр hollows in the scales near their mouths enable them to detect һeаt emitted by their ргeу. They have a large һeаd with ѕһагр teeth and vertical pupils similar to a cat. Adults are bright green in color with a white zigzag or diamond pattern and a cream-colored Ьeɩɩу.…
Oleksandr Zinchenko has thanked Manchester City’s fans for the reception he was afforded on his return to his former club last night. The Ukraine international spent six trophy-laden years at the Etihad Stadium before he was granted a move to Arsenal in the summer. Zinchenko has played a pivotal role in transforming the Gunners into title contenders but was forced to settle for a place on the bench for last night’s FA Cup fourth round tie. The 26-year-old was introduced midway through the second period but was unable to help force the equaliser that would have secured Mikel Arteta’s side a replay. Zinchenko was warmly…
Liverpool are ninth in the Premier League and that sort of form for a top four club would usually mean the manager’s head is on the chopping block, but not for Jurgen Klopp Jurgen Klopp insists he’s still a top manager despite a disastrous season. But the German boss candidly admits if it was another manager in charge at Anfield, they’d be facing the sack. Thankfully, Klopp has huge credit in the bank and the full backing of the club’s Boston-based owners after four trophy-laden seasons. So he’s in no danger despite Liverpool languishing 21 points behind leaders Arsenal and ten points off a…
Christian Eriksen was seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches. The Danish midfielder seems to have sustained an injury in Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Reading in the FA Cup. Eriksen was substituted for Fred in the 57th minute, but no one thought it would be such a severe injury. He has been one of United’s most reliable and consistent players this season. Eriksen often goes unnoticed because of the way he plays, but he has been vital to United’s overall success. The 30 year old often drops deep to facilitate the build-up phase, helping Casemiro. In attack, he is very…
Pep Guardiola has reportedly asked Manchester City to sign Enzo Fernandez and the Argentine could be an ideal alternative to Jude Bellingham as the Citizens search for an Ilkay Gundogan heir. According to recent reports from Spain, Fernandez is top of Guardiola’s list as the Spanish manager looks to add another central midfielder at the Etihad, with Bellingham perhaps preferring a move to either Real Madrid or Liverpool. The initial report claims that City have liked the World Cup winner since his time with River Plate but if they are to prise him away from Benfica this year, they may well be forced to pay his release clause, which currently stands…
Liverpool players have wasted a lot of chances this season but they do have the third best player in the Premier League for creating them Darwin Nunez has faced almost constant criticism since joining Liverpool. Severe scrutiny is the price to pay when playing for one of the world’s biggest football clubs, and he did himself no favours by being sent off in his first start in England. Much of the ridicule of Nunez’s performances stems from him missing big chances in big moments. An optimist would point out that at least he was in the right place, that the…
Wout Weghorst is beginning to really settle in as a Manchester United player. His first goal will do him the world of good. The on loan striker netted his opening goal as a Red Devils player in Manchester United’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg win over Nottingham Forest. The Netherlands international was quickest to react to the rebound from Antony’s shot, and struck his own effort first time into the net. His goal came at a crucial moment, doubling United’s lead just before half-time, killing off Forest’s hope of a revival. United went on to win the match 3-0, with one foot firmly…
While we’re used to see people usually bonding with pups or cats or farm animals, this extremely odd friendship between a diver and a fish baffles everyone. And like it isn’t weird enough already, these two unusual buddies share this special connection for over 25 years, now, writes daily-cuteness. It all started many years ago, when the Japanese diver Hiroyuki Arakawa has been appointed to supervise a ‘torii’ – a sacred shrine to the Shinto religion. But this wasn’t like any other ‘torii’ as it stands beneath the surface of Tateyama Bay in Japan. Given its spiritual importance, Hiroyuki had to…
Asns are used to unusual wildlife encounters, such as the recent attempt by a snake to consume a bat in Brisbane. Tony Morrison, Redland’s Snake Catcher, captured a large carpet python pulling a bat up a tree. The python appeared to struggle with its meal, even though the bat had long since ᴘᴀssᴇᴅ ᴀᴡᴀʏ. The python tried to consume the bat head first while its body was still wrapped around the deceased animal. The python, however, struggled to get its head around the bat due to its pointed wings and sharp talons. Mr. Morrison claimed in an interview with Daily…
John Aldridge has his say on a difficult year for Mohamed Salah and the players set to be out of contract in his latest column It’s been a difficult twelve months for Mohamed Salah and I think it is now starting to show. Having endured heartbreak in the Africa Cup of Nations final and World Cup qualifiers with Egypt in the early stages of last year, he’s not been the same player for Liverpool since. Not on a consistent basis anyway. He has seven goals in 19 Premier League matches this season, it’s his worst patch of form since he joined the…