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Breeds of 'smart' singing dogs are rediscovered, reviving conservation hopes

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One of the special features of this dog is its unique vocalization.  - Photo / San Diego Zoo DOGS, called the New Guinea Singing Dog, are among the dog breeds believed to be extinct, but recent findings give researchers hope that this special group of dogs can still be saved. It was first discovered and became the topic of study in 1897. It is known for its special feature of unique vocalization and can produce a harmonious voice with quality tones. This dog's 'singing' sounds like a  yodel  (a form of singing that involves repetitive and rapid tone changes).  Once in a group, one will start 'singing' and the other will join in a different tone, producing a unique sound. New Guinea Singing Dog was previously claimed to be extinct.  - Photo / San Diego Zoo There were only about 300 dogs at that time and it was claimed to be extinct since the 1970s. However, researchers have found that dogs called Highland Wild Dogs or highland wild dogs, have very similar physic

The 18-meter Gundam Robot is an attraction for the Yokohama Gundam Factory

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  With an altitude of 18m and a weight of 25 tons, the Gundam robot opened its first steps in Yokohama, Japan.  - Photo / GUNDAM Factory Yokohama AT 18 meters high and weighing 25 tons, the Gundam robot embarked for the first time in Yokohama, Japan. In a contagious video on social media, the robot was also seen bending and moving his hand. The giant robot was made with features based on the Gundam RX-78-2, which first appeared in the 1979 Japanese Mobile Suit series Gundam, guided by the protagonist, Amuro Ray. Created by Japanese animation artist Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise animation studio, the series produces multi-million dollar franchises including Gundam models, animated films, novels and several animated series. On display at Yokohama Yamashita port, the Gundam robot is the main attraction of the Yokohama Gundam Factory, scheduled to open on October 1. The Gundam Robot is the main attraction of the Yokohama Gundam Factory, scheduled to open on October 1.  - Photo / Gundam

Enrique was impressed with Messi, Ronaldo

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  Players like Cristiano Ronaldo still maintain their best performance despite reaching the age of 35.  - File image Spain head coach Luis Enrique remains impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as he prepares to face the Portuguese star. La Roja will travel to Lisbon this week to face Portugal early tomorrow morning in the first meeting since the 2018 World Cup group stage action. Ronaldo scored a hat-trick, including a free kick at the end of the game for a 3-3 draw with Spain in Sochi. Former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, before sided with Messi in the debate over the world's best player, described the Blaugrana's number 10 player in every position and the best player in history. However, he also admired the way Juventus striker Ronaldo continued to pursue success when he was 35 years old and has played for 18 years as a senior player. "Our target has not changed from facing very highly motivated players," he said. "As a team, we will try to d

The 700-year-old Chinese classic painting sold for RM173.57 million

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The painting scroll entitled Five Drunken Princes Returning On Horseback was produced by a famous Chinese painter who is also a government official, Ren Renfa.  - Picture REUTERS HONG KONG:  A rare Chinese classic painting was successfully sold in Hong Kong for US $ 41.8 million (RM173.57 million) at the Sotheby's auction. Citing an  Associated Press  report  , the painting scroll entitled  Five Drunken Princes Returning On Horseback  was produced by a famous Chinese painter who is also a government official, Ren Renfa. The painting, which is two meters long, is estimated to be over 700 years old. The painting depicts princes riding horses with four of his assistants. One of the princes in the painting was Li Longji, who later became the longest-serving Majaraja Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. In 1922, the scroll was taken out of the Forbidden City by the last Chinese emperor, Pu Yi, following the fall of the Qing Dynasty.