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Rare Discovery

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wildlife1 year ago

"Unprecedented Sighting: Six-Legged Gazelle Discovered in Israel"

A rare six-legged mountain gazelle has been spotted in Israel's Nahal HaBasor reserve, with an extra pair of legs due to a genetic disorder called polymelia. Despite the abnormality, the gazelle seems to be managing well and has even sired offspring. This is the first known instance of polymelia in a mountain gazelle in the Middle East, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation efforts for this endangered species.

science2 years ago

French Woman Struck by Meteorite While Enjoying Coffee on Terrace

A woman in Alsace, France, was struck by a mysterious space rock while sitting on her terrace. Mistaking it for an animal at first, she later discovered it was a colorless pebble resembling cement. A local roofer and geologist confirmed it to be a meteorite consisting of iron and silicon. The incident is extremely rare, as meteorite encounters in temperate climate zones like France are uncommon. Scientists are now studying the rock to determine its origins.