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Conservation group WWF says that more than 1,000 species new to science have been recorded in South-East Asia's Greater Mekong region over the past decade. These include 22 snake species, including this green pitviper (Trimeresurus gumprechti).72

huntsman spider|largest spider|green pit viper|dragon milipede|laotian rock rat

Huntsman spiders are usually found in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, Florida, and Hawaii but few have a leg span of 30 centimeters which is what the Mekong variety...

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Wat Haw Pha Bang in Luang Prabang Laos86

Visit Luang Prabang Laos

Wat Haw Pha Bang in Luang Prabang Laos Steeped in history and tradition, Luang Prabang is Laos' Crown Jewel. Inducted into the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1995...

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Kampong Cham, Cambodia

Kampong Cham is the third largest city in Cambodia. Despite not having as many tourist attractions as Phnom Penh or Angkor Wat, this charming city is the best place to get a feel of the “real”...

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Banlung: The Edge of Cambodia's Wilderness

One of the best places to experience an adventure in the wilds of Cambodia is Banlung. This town, in northern Cambodia, is at the edge of the northern jungles. This is a remote province, and, though getting...

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The top 77 candidates of the New 7 Wonders of Nature Nominees – Part 2

Here is the list of the top 77 Official Nominees will be eligible for consideration by the New 7 Wonders of Nature Panel of Experts for inclusion in the group of 21 finalist candidates.   PART  II ...

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Escape: A True Story

Escape By Khamfone Paditsone Tr. dohn121 Author's Note: To eliminate some confusion, my father is narrating this story not me In the summer of 1945 during the end of the World War II, my father Dohn was...

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