Scientists find new species in Vietnam

[AFA]

HANOI, Vietnam - Scientists have discovered 11 new species of plants and animals in Vietnam, including a snake, two butterflies and five orchid varieties, the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) said Wednesday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070926/ap_on_sc/vietnam_new_species

 

[Paparmane]

That's awesome!

 

[free4440273]

so great to see scientists discovering NEW species; restores one's faith in humanity somewhat. Love the color of the orchid also

 

[Roughneck]

I hope to see some in person real soon!

Thanks for the "heads up" AFA!

cheers,

 

[Christmas_Ape]

What else are they gonna find in Vietnam?

 

[Roughneck]

What else are they gonna find in Vietnam?

The team had been hiking for days on end. They were exhausted from the tropical heat, the insects, bad food and the arduous journey on foot. The porters were starting to complain. Rations were starting to run low.

But the expedition leader, an experienced man with many such journeys under his belt was convinced they were on the right path.

"We shall arrive before night fall", he reassured his cohorts. With his words of encouragement, they plodded on.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, the heavens opened up and lashed at them with heavy rain - as it was prone to do so in this part of the world. The pelting water served to undermine their visibility, their footing and their morale. Several grumbles and a few audible curses were heard.

Time wore slowly by - vexing both the expedition leader and his men; for different reasons. The leader was a driven man, he was committed to success. His team members on the other hand, were suffering from fatigue, sickness and were starting to feel the pangs of hunger.

As twilight slowly approached, they broke into a clearing. In the dim light of the storm, they could make out rising smoke in the near distance.

Settlement! Human habitation!

The leader whooped in triumph! "Forward men! We are near our goal!"

And as if to answer his call, the squall stopped. The receding sunlight broke through the tree cover and lit a village - ablaze in the resplendent glory of the fading sun. A quick 'forced march' brought the men to the end of their tether - and into the heart of the village.

As they made their way to it's center, they observed a crowd of natives clustered around a small hut. The expedition leader ordered his men to stand to, and taking his aide along, trotter over to see what was afoot.

A man dressed in khakis with a weatherbeaten hat - an uncharacteristic hat (for the locales) but yet a highly recognizable Fedora - was stooped over; working on a prone native. Upon quiet observation for a few minutes, it became apparent to the aide that the khakhi-clad stranger was constructing a crude splint on the native's arm. He whispered as such into the leader's ears.

The Leader could scarcely believe it, but held his tongue - and enthusiasm - in check.

Finally, after great effort, the hat-adorned stranger straightened up and spoke a few quiet words with the youthful native. The native arose with a grimace, bowed his thanks and left quietly.

The stranger took off his hat, wiped the sweat from his brow and turned to face his new audience.

At this point, the expedition leader spoke:
"Mr. Roughneck, I presume"...



(Story adapted from ancient history)

cheers,

 

[AFA]

Haha!

 

[senob44]

Great to find new species. I'm just glad they weren't wiped out by Agent Orange.

 

[D-rock]

Will they ever quit finding new species of orchids? :1orglaugh

 

[free4440273]

Will they ever quit finding new species of orchids? :1orglaugh

They - the scientists - must all be women. Or, if they are men, they must be deeply in touch with their feminine side:1orglaugh

 

[slowhand]

Wow that's nice there find new stuff everyday.

 

[D-rock]

They - the scientists - must all be women. Or, if they are men, they must be deeply in touch with their feminine side:1orglaugh

Actually there is a whole niche of people out there who are obsessed with finding new species of orchids. I think the majority of them are men.

 

[free4440273]

They - the scientists - must all be women. Or, if they are men, they must be deeply in touch with their feminine side:1orglaugh

Actually there is a whole niche of people out there who are obsessed with finding new species of orchids. I think the majority of them are men.

I was just kidding