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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A pet you won't see during the day, but will hear at night: what is the exotic sugar glider

A family in Latvia has adopted two sugar gliders as pets, noting their nighttime activity and unique behavior.

Mar 22 • 06:48 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The pet you won't see during the day, but you will hear barking at night: What is the exotic sugar glider?

The article discusses the experiences of a Latvian family who keeps sugar gliders as pets, particularly focusing on their nocturnal behavior and care requirements.

Mar 22 • 06:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Itaka, the 'queen of exotic travel', has opened sales for winter 2026/2027. A new island is included in the program

Itaka Holdings has launched its winter 2026/2027 offerings, highlighting a growing interest in exotic travel among Polish tourists.

Mar 19 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The rise of global trafficking in exotic ants: from the African savannah to the Asian black market

The article reports on the increasing illegal trade of exotic ants, highlighted by a recent arrest in Kenya involving a Chinese national and a local accomplice.

Mar 19 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why is a scientist being called old, ugly, exotic, crazy, hysterical, and ridiculous?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Marcia Barbosa, a prominent Brazilian scientist, who is subjected to derogatory remarks in academia despite her significant achievements.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A hellish exoplanet has been discovered, representing a new type of planet in the Universe

Astronomers have identified a newly discovered exoplanet, L 98-59 d, which belongs to an exotic unknown category of planets, revealing the vast diversity of planetary systems in the Universe.

Mar 17 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman buys 'puppy' for £140 which never barked - then discovers it's a fox

A woman purchased what she thought was a puppy, only to find out it was a fox after it refused dog food and never barked.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

‘The risk is real’: Two tigers must be removed from residential property, says mayor of Ontario town

The mayor of Wainfleet, Ontario, has ordered the removal of two tigers from a residential property due to safety concerns for local residents.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Devil's Tongue and Dead Horse's Aaron. Stinky Exotic Treasures Are Blooming in Teplice Botanical Garden

The Teplice Botanical Garden is showcasing unique flowering plants, including the Devil's Tongue and Dead Horse's Aaron, known for their foul odors.

Mar 14 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

For the first time we saw the birth of the most exotic star in the universe

Astronomers have observed the birth of a magnetar, an incredibly dense object containing mass equivalent to 500,000 Earth-like planets, within a sphere only 19 kilometers in diameter.

Mar 14 • 06:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Oscar 2026: from the exclusive and exotic menu for the stars to the $320,000 gift bags for the nominees

The Oscars 2026 event will feature an extravagant dinner with a luxurious menu and gift bags worth $320,000 for nominees.

Mar 13 • 17:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Illegal trafficking of ants: a man was arrested with more than two thousand live specimens in his luggage

A Chinese man was arrested at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for attempting to smuggle over two thousand live ants, suggesting a link to an international wildlife trafficking network.

Mar 13 • 16:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Kenya: Chinese National Held at Nairobi Airport Over Ant Smuggling

A Chinese national was arrested at Nairobi's airport for attempting to smuggle over 2,000 protected queen garden ants.

Mar 13 • 06:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Professor raises owls and hawks in his apartment in Poá

A Brazilian professor is raising two owls and a hawk in his Poá apartment, highlighting the rise of exotic pet ownership in the country.

Mar 11 • 22:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNBELIEVABLE ⟩ An apartment resident encountered an exotic shock in the bathroom: the entire neighborhood was warned!

A resident in Elbląg, Poland found a one-meter long snake in their bathroom, likely escaped from a nearby terrarium, prompting warnings for the entire neighborhood.

Mar 10 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From Pirarucu to Ostrich: Restaurant on the SP Coast Invests in Exotic Meats

A restaurant in Santos, Brazil, is attracting customers by offering exotic meats, including ostrich and pirarucu, as a part of their barbecue menu.

Mar 9 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Botanists sent scented gifts to lizards. Exotic reptiles enjoy fresh camellia flowers at the Liberec Zoo

Botanists have provided fresh camellia flowers as a treat for exotic lizards at the Liberec Zoo, enhancing their environment with new scents and tastes.

Mar 8 • 10:56 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Much More Than an Exotic Fruit: The Powerful Therapeutic Benefits of Uchuva

The article discusses the nutritional value and health benefits of uchuva, also known as Physalis peruviana, and its significance in Colombia.

Mar 7 • 11:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The exotic flower that became the muse of current patios

The Strelitzia flower, once a mere exotic addition to traditional gardens, has now become an emblem of contemporary landscaping, favored for its structural aesthetic in modern designs.

Mar 7 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Exotic Holidays / Slovakia's Subtle Wealth Growth

Thousands of Slovaks are currently vacationing in the Middle East, particularly in Oman, Qatar, and Jordan, with many more traveling through significant international airports in the region.

Mar 5 • 05:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two little accidental Japanese mice desire good people's attention

The article highlights the availability of two accidental Japanese mice in Lithuania that are seeking loving homes.

Mar 3 • 06:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Beautiful water turtle looking for good owners: must be the only one in the aquarium

An exotic animal shelter in Lithuania is seeking a new home for a water turtle, emphasizing that it should be the only turtle in the aquarium due to its health conditions.

Mar 2 • 08:29 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Two mini kangaroos have escaped from their enclosure

Two mini kangaroos have escaped from their enclosure in Løgtved, Denmark, and have not yet been found.

Mar 1 • 12:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two friendly and active white rats are eager to climb on hands, but not just anyone

A Lithuanian exotic animal shelter highlights the adoption of two friendly white rats that must be homed together, emphasizing the importance of trust and understanding their needs.

Mar 1 • 09:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Seeman reached the doubles final in an exotic location

Johannes Seeman and his German partner Robert Strombachs advanced to the doubles final at the M15 tournament in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Feb 27 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Millions of pythons are raised in farms with total control: their destination is meat and leather for bags and belts

Pythons are being raised in controlled farms primarily in Southeast Asia for their meat and skins, which are used in high-value products like luxury bags.

Feb 27 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The founder of 'WoW University' Inga Jablonskė got married: the wedding took place in an exotic country

Inga Jablonskė, founder of 'WoW University', recently got married to entrepreneur Darius Putna in Thailand during their vacation.

Feb 25 • 18:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The gentle giant awaits his love of life and a home

A gentle giant named Vaitas, who has been recovering in a shelter after living in neglect, is seeking a patient owner to earn his trust and share his life.

Feb 25 • 05:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The remembered phrase of Stephen Hawking: 'I am optimistic and believe we can create AI for the good of the world'

The article highlights Stephen Hawking's optimism about the potential of AI while also addressing a separate issue of exotic rabbits being abandoned in a Chilean commune.

Feb 25 • 00:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Eintracht President Beck: 'Bobsleigh in Frankfurt is not exotic'

Eintracht Frankfurt President Mathias Beck reflects on the club's historic first Olympic medal in bobsleigh and celebrates the tradition of sporting excellence beyond football.

Feb 23 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VIP travel, lion transport, and notable passengers: how 'KlasJet' ensures compliance with the strictest standards

The article discusses how KlasJet ensures its aircraft comply with international aviation standards and the handling of VIP flights and exotic animals.

Feb 23 • 08:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuanians' phones revealed unexpected travel destinations: some countries are very exotic

In the past year, Lithuanians traveled actively, recording over 8.6 million instances of roaming use, with many destinations being surprisingly exotic.

Feb 22 • 08:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Fluffy team with chewed ears is looking for their heart captain!

A team of chinchillas at a Lithuanian exotic animal shelter is searching for a caring owner to adopt them.

Feb 22 • 07:21 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Ice Skating on Göta Canal: 'It's Very Exotic'

Volunteers have been clearing Göta Canal for ice skating, creating a popular and unique winter experience.

Feb 21 • 15:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

First such harsh sentence for cruelty to wild animals

A Poznań court's ruling against illegal exotic animal breeding sets a significant legal precedent in Poland.

Feb 19 • 14:16 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Exotic trip became a salvation for J. Sakalauskas: "I don't know how it would have ended"

Lithuanian composer J. Sakalauskas discusses the intense pressures of recent months and his decision to take a necessary trip to Thailand after experiencing alarming physical symptoms of stress.

Feb 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the axolotls: the exotic and endangered Mexican species finds a home in RS after rescue from trafficking

Axolotls, a Mexican species known for their unique regenerative abilities, have been rescued from animal trafficking and now find a safe habitat in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Perspective: 48 seconds of punishment in a two-minute performance – The joker still beat Finland's top athletes

The article critiques the participation of less skilled alpine skiers in competitions like the Olympics, highlighting a recent event where a skier from an exotic nation ranked higher than Finnish competitors.

Feb 16 • 18:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russian Sadness with Pineapples. Cucumbers Are More Expensive than Exotic Fruits

A report highlights the increase in cucumber prices in Russia and the implications of VAT hikes on food costs.

Feb 16 • 17:24 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

15 Years in Exotic Realms

The article discusses the experiences and milestones achieved over a 15-year journey in various exotic locations.

Feb 16 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonia's Most Famous Parrot Has Performed for Thousands of People and Stands Out with a Special Talent

Fiona, an exotic macaw, has become a celebrity in Estonia through ten years of performances alongside her owner Marianne Põld.

Feb 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

The dart frog and the toxin linked to Alexei Navalny’s death

New test results suggest that Russian dissident Alexei Navalny died from a toxin derived from the poison dart frog, further highlighting the dangers of exotic poisons historically used by the Russian state against its adversaries.

Feb 15 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exotic table grapes, with imported genetics, are a big bet from the São Francisco Valley

Exotic table grape varieties, such as Cotton Candy and Sweet Black, are gaining popularity among Brazilian vineyard growers in the São Francisco Valley, primarily aimed at the international market.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The 'Narco' Monkeys in Mexico: From Exotic Pets to Victims of Armed Confrontations

This article discusses the controversial case of an armed monkey found dead alongside a drug cartel member, highlighting the surreal aspects of the intersection between crime and exotic pet ownership in Mexico.

Feb 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

MasterChef Celebrity: a strange mollusk impressed the male contestants to the point of distress

During the 'week of terror' on MasterChef Celebrity, contestants were challenged with an exotic mollusk that caused distress among the male participants.

Feb 12 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Exotic wonders and unprecedented court fabrics, the bet of the Gallery of the Royal Collections for 2026

The Gallery of the Royal Collections in Spain is set to present two major exhibitions in 2026, showcasing never-before-seen pieces from its extensive collection to establish itself as a cultural reference in Madrid.

Feb 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Fifty thousand tulip bulbs will bloom in the Durbes nursery, flower prices will rise

In Durbes nursery, the planting of tulip bulbs has begun, while exotic plants continue to thrive in the greenhouses.

Feb 10 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

50 thousand tulip bulbs will bloom in Durbes gardening, flower prices will rise

As warmer weather approaches, a nursery in Durbes begins planting petunias and other seedlings, while showcasing a rich collection of exotic plants.

Feb 10 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Vilnius 'Žalgiris' has signed a player from an exotic country

A new player has joined the Vilnius 'Žalgiris' football team, bringing experience from various European leagues and international competitions.

Feb 9 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Taliban's tourism: this is how Afghanistan sells itself to the world while erasing women

Afghanistan promotes itself as an exotic tourist destination despite ongoing human rights violations against women, highlighted by the first female Afghan tour guide now in exile.

Feb 8 • 08:41 UTC

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