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China has approved a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory in the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines, amid ongoing tensions and territorial disputes involving multiple countries and strategic interests.
A rare six-legged mountain gazelle has been discovered in Israel, with an extra pair of legs due to a genetic abnormality called polymelia. Despite the unusual condition, the gazelle seems to be managing well and has even sired offspring. The animal was found in the Nahal HaBasor reserve, a crucial habitat for Israeli gazelles, and is the first known case of polymelia in a mountain gazelle in the Middle East. This discovery sheds light on the genetic diversity and challenges faced by endangered species in the region.