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A captive-bred ornamental fish prized for its bright colors and humps has escaped into a crater lake in the Philippines, and scientists fear it could threaten local biodiversity

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A captive-bred ornamental fish prized for its bright colors and humps has escaped into a crater lake in the Philippines, and scientists fear it could threaten local biodiversity

The flowerhorn cichlid is an ornamental fish prized for its bright golden color and prominent hump. Photograph: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images A captive-bred ornamental fish prized for its bright golden color and distinctive hump has escaped into a crater lake in the Philippines, where scientists fear it is threatening local wildlife and spreading to the local … Read more

This mysterious floating lake with circular islands in India is also home to one of the world’s longest snakes

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This mysterious floating lake with circular islands in India is also home to one of the world's longest snakes

northeastern states Manipur Loktak Lake is a stunning freshwater body famous for its perfectly round floating islands called phumdis. The phumdis are made up of vast amounts of vegetation, soil and organic matter, creating extremely unique landscapes that can be seen from outer space. Loktak Lake is known as India’s “Floating Lake” and houses the … Read more