After 13-Year Search, Scientist Finally Discovers Ultra-Rare Corpse Flower in Sumatra

After 13 years of searching through the treacherous jungles of Sumatra, the scientist known as Dr. Chris Thorogood finally discovered the very rare Rafflesia Hasseltii, or as it's better known, the Corpse Flower. Few people ever get to see this rare flower in bloom, as that period only lasts a few days. Its petals open on camera; this emotive moment overwhelmed the scientist with tears of joy.

In the jungles of Sumatra, where the fear of tigers lurks at every step, a scientist achieved what was considered nearly impossible. A remarkable discovery has been made in the dense rainforests of Indonesia, astonishing the world. After 13 years of hard work, Dr. Chris Thorogood of Oxford University discovered a unique flower called Rafflesia hasseltii, also known as the Corpse Flower. This flower is special because it is known as the "ghost of the forest" and is more often seen by tigers than by humans.

The Rafflesia flower is one of the world's endangered species. Forests are shrinking, which is why the lifespan of these flowers is also decreasing. This flower grows in the dense forests of Indonesia. It spends most of its life underground. No one knows when it will bloom. When it does, it lasts only a few days and then fades.