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Bought when he was one of the most promising young stars by then-manager Louis van Gaal, Luke Shaw was always destined for the very top. A double leg break and some initial hiccups later, it finally seemed like the England man’s time had come. But a rocky relationship with Jose Mourinho ensued and at that time, a departure seemed highly likely. It seemed like the young defender would leave Old Trafford without having come close to fulfilling his enormous potential. But a resounding comeback and some decent displays under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer later, the main problem holding back the 27-year-old emerged — Shaw himself. It had become…

Sea turtles are among the most beautiful and peaceful animals on earth. They drift through the ocean with elegance and tranquility. For many who swim or scuba dive in the ocean, encountering a sea turtle is one of the most memorable experiences ever. To share the reef with them for a few minutes on their own terms is a magical experience. Occasionally, scuba divers may encounter a turtle grabbing a snooze on the coral or on the sea floor. A full grown sea turtle has only a few predators and they will rest on the ocean bottom with confidence, even…

Scientists have uncovered a rare find at the deepest point off Australia’s coast, which offers a remarkable glimpse into an unknown world. A group of scientists have landed the deepest fish ever caught off Australia’s coast. The team reeled in two unknown and possibly as yet undiscovered species of snailfish from a depth of 6177m, roughly 370 kilometres off the coast of Perth. It was part of a study by the newly formed Minderoo and University of Western Australia (UWA) Deep Sea Research Centre. Going by the saying: “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”, the team used a yabby…

A rare Greenland shark that washed up on a U.K. beach could be at least 100 years old, but experts aren’t sure why it became stranded. The dead shark was first spotted on the sand in Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall, on the southwest coast of England, on March 13. But before experts could examine it, the tide came in and took the carcass back out to sea, according to Cornwall Wildlife Trust(opens in new tab) Twitter posts. The shark was then rediscovered floating off the coast of Cornwall on March 15 by a recreational boating company called Mermaid Pleasure Trips and was brought back to…

This mangrove tree can be found on Walakiri Beach, this tree is very unique and can only be found on the island of Sumba, Indonesia.

The short film Searching for Christmas Tree that documents the search for, and the first ascent of, the mysterious Merry Christmas icefall in China. He Chuan and Liu Yang on 31/01/2017 making the first ascent of ‘Merry Christmas’ (WI6, 140m) in Xianxia canyon, a branch of Linzhou Taihang canyon in China In January 2017 a mysterious, extraordinary icefall was climbed for the first time deep within China. The photos of the undertaking made the headline news of mainstream media worldwide because the waterfall in its frozen state resembled a huge, beautiful Christmas tree. Located in the Xianxia canyon, a branch…

In the heart of the North Island stands a forest unlike any other: the Whirinaki Forest. It’s one of the world’s last remaining prehistoric rainforests and it’s the most peaceful, mystical forest we’ve ever set foot in, with tons of hiking options to choose from. Tree branches drip with moss. Raindrops sparkle on the tips of ferns like glitter. Light filters in softly through the leaves. The air smells fresh and rejuvenating. The forest is dense, verdant and wild. The Whirinaki Forest is home to towering old-growth native trees, namely tōtara, kahikatea, mataī, miro and rimu. Some of these trees are…

The Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, has welcomed not one, but two new bundles of joy. The Asian elephant twins were born on October 24 to parents Mali and Doc, according to a news release from the zoo. The birth of twins was a shock for zoo staff, according to the release. Less than 1% of elephant births are twins – and when twins are born, they rarely survive. The first baby was born at around 2 a.m., weighing in at 220 pounds, says the release. Then, 10 hours later, Mali delivered a second male calf, much to the surprise…

Leopards are typically found living in trees. The tree is a much safer location for them than the ground. And because they have good balance, they can ғɪɢʜᴛ in the trees without too much difficulty because they don’t let themselves fall from the tree during intense battles. Of course, there is another species in the trees that the leopard cannot defeat. Compared to the leopard, this animal is more vicious, aggressive, and sᴋɪʟʟed at ғɪɢʜᴛing in trees. Since that time, they have refused to let any other animals share this secure refuge with them. That is the baboon. Sometimes baboons…

A group of researchers stumbled upon a grisly scene during a field study in Macedonia last year: a dead nose-horned viper with a centipede’s head sticking out of its ruptured abdomen. After a post-mortem, the scientists think it’s possible that the centipede quite literally eviscerated the snake from the inside out. “All of us were astonished, as nobody has ever seen something like this,” Ljiljana Tomović, a herpetologist at the University of Belgrade, told Live Science in an email. [Amazing Images of Snakes Around the World] Tomović and colleagues were tagging reptiles on May 14, 2013, on Macedonia’s Golem Grad, a 44-acre (18 hectares)…

A viral video on social media has captured the attention of many people, including wildlife enthusiasts, at how an elephant calf got its trunk bitten by a crocodile lurking in the swamps where the herd came for a drink. Luckily, the baby elephant was rescued by its mother, whose maternal instincts kicked in. Elephants are just one of many animals that display maternal instincts to protect their young from predators and harm. Read on to know the full details of the encounter between the crocodile and the elephants. Mother Elephant Stomps on Crocodile Preying on Its Calf Mothers are always…

Leeds fans have brutally mocked Kalvin Phillips with a ruthless chant after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accused him of being “overweight”. Phillips has played just one Premier League game for City since completing a £46million move from the Whites in the summer. He suffered a shoulder injury soon after his arrival which has kept him in the treatment room at the Etihad Stadium. The midfielder was still called up to the England squad for the World Cup, though he played just 40 minutes as the Three Lions reached the quarter-finals. He returned to City after the tournament, but was…

Erling Haaland continued to re-write the record books in Manchester City’s win at Leeds. Erling Haaland broke two more records – one previously held by Lionel Messi – with his goals during Manchester City’s Premier League defeat of Leeds United on Wednesday. Haaland was at the double as City saw off the Yorkshire side 3-1, his two second-half strikes putting City firmly in control after Rodri had broken the deadlock just before half-time. The brace saw Haaland take his City goals tally to 26 in 20 appearances in all competitions, a return that has broken two separate records. Haaland’s first…

Pep Guardiola has singled out Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis for praise after Manchester City’s win over Leeds on Wednesday night. City eased to a 3-1 win at Elland Road in their first league game since the end of the World Cup, with Erling Haaland bagging a second-half brace after Rodri had opened the scoring just before the break. While Haaland’s two goals broke another Premier League record and rightly grabbed the headlines, Guardiola was keen to highlight the performances of two different players. Grealish had a mixed game, missing three big chances in the first-half before setting up both…

Jurgen Klopp has praised the work of Liverpool’s sporting director Julian Ward after they completed the signing of Manchester United target Cody Gakpo. Gakpo’s move from PSV to Anfield for a reported £37million was confirmed by the Reds on Wednesday night. The Dutch international had been a long-time target for United and after a successful World Cup campaign it was thought that Erik ten Hag would move for the forward in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But in a shocking twist, arch-rivals Liverpool hijacked the transfer for the coveted 23-year-old, much to the delight of Klopp. ‘There is a lot…

Cody Gakpo was unveiled as Liverpool’s new forward on Wednesday night after a brilliant first half of the season with PSV Eindhoven and World Cup with Netherlands Cody Gakpo will become the 11th player to pull on the No.18 jersey for Liverpool after joining the Reds in a £45million transfer. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday night, two days after PSV Eindhoven announced they had struck an agreement with the Anfield club to sell their prized forward. Gakpo, 23, said he cannot wait to get started in his first interview for his new club – and he will hope to…

Jose Enrique thinks this is ‘the end’ for Roberto Firmino at Liverpool ahead of the arrival of January transfer capture, Cody Gakpo, from PSV Eindhoven, as he posted on Instagram. Jurgen Klopp has added to his forward line by signing one of the stars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with Liverpool securing a £37 million deal for his services. Before 2022 comes to a close, the Reds will take on Brendan Rodgers struggling Leicester City side and then start off 2023 by taking on Brentford away from home – it could mark the debut of Gakpo. With…

It has been almost a decade since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and almost a decade since Manchester United have tasted anything more than fleeting success. Their last Premier League title challenge came under Fergie, his parting gift in the form of a milestone 20th English league title – extending their own record. In the years since, United have sporadically won cup competitions – the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League once each – but haven’t been remotely close to winning the two trophies that matter most – the Premier League and Champions League. Money has been spent in the transfer market…

Manchester United star Antony failed to impress in his side’s 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Manchester United were impressive for the most part as they secured victory against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. But while Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred all netted, it was another evening to forget for Antony. He’s now gone 11 games for club and country, meaning the Red Devils have a problem when it comes to their £86million man. Back in the summer, Manchester United knew they needed a specialist for the right wing. With Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reliant on the Glazers when it comes to transfer backing at Old Trafford. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants a new striker to join the club when the transfer window reopens next month. However, with the Red Devils only able to sign players on loan, it’s clear he’s being let down. The Glazers are penny-pinching once again and, with the Americans reluctant to spend any more money as they look to sell the club, their stance is an insult to everybody associated with it. Manchester United lost Cristiano Ronaldo last month, terminating…

The snake is seen swallowing the bird head first as it grips its body Incredible photographs show the moment a large carpet python wraps itself around a king parrot and swallows the bird whole. The pictures, taken in Agnes Waters, Queensland, show the snake eating the parrot head first while hanging from the gutter of a woman’s home. The home’s owner took the pictures and sent them to snake catcher Stuart McKenzie, who posted them online. The Sunshine Coast-based reptile expert told Daily Mail Australia the photos were ‘pretty cool’. Although he dealt with hundreds of snake-related call-outs every summer,…

Agiant reticulated python weighing 170 pounds and measuring 19.5 feet has been caught in Malaysia after swallowing a goat whole. Footage and images of the snake being tranquilized and moved were shared by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, State of Johor. It took seven men to carry the snake, which was released far from human settlements later the same day. The reticulated python is one of the longest snakes in the world, regularly reaching over 20 feet in length. The longest reticulated python on record measured over 32 feet, while the longest, heaviest snake to ever be kept in…

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva‘s future at the Etihad Stadium is ‘up in the air, according to The Athletic. The Portugal star is still tied down on a long-term deal with the Premier League champions, with his current contract not set to expire until June 2025, although there has been talk about him completing a move away from the club. Barcelona have been potential suitors for Silva since the summer, although there have since been reports that the Catalan giants have recently decided to cool their interest as Man City’s valuation of the player is deemed too high, considering that…

Recent reports have suggested that Manchester City are plotting an eye-watering swoop for World Cup breakthrough star Josko Gvardiol but Pep Guardiola may be better off putting his faith in academy graduate Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Foot Mercato have claimed that City have submitted a bid of around £85m for the 20-year-old centre-back, who was crucial as Croatia finished third at the World Cup in Qatar. While he is undoubtedly a hugely impressive young centre-back, it would be another example of City spending big money rather than giving opportunities to promising youngsters, and Harwood-Bellis has shown with his performances on loan at…