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Mushroom caught wearing Eau de Decomposition! Scientists discover the disgusting odor is a feature, not a malfunction. Suspect identified as Phallus impudicus. Taxonomists decline to explain themselves.
An innocent Instagram selfie triggers an international botanical investigation and the description of a new species. The giant plant was visible from space, familiar to locals, and still missing from the scientific species list.
Mystery kitten exposed as previously unknown wild cat! A year of mistaken identity ends badly for human confidence. Domestic cats deny association.