One of the rarest flowers on earth, the Rafflesia hasseltii, has been found in West Sumatra — the first sighting in 13 years! Researchers had been searching since 2007, fearing the species had vanished. This month, with help from Oxford botanist Dr. Chris Thorogood, a team finally rediscovered the elusive bloom deep in the rainforest of Sumpur Kudus. The moment was so emotional, particularly for team members Septian (better known as Deki) and Dr. Chris, The University of Oxford shared the touchi

A genuinely life-changing moment. Rafflesia hasseltii only grows in the Sumatran jungle and blooms for just a few days. And after 13 years of searching for it, Dr Chris Thorogood from the University of Oxford, filmed the moment they found the flower. Local conservationist and guide Septian Andriki wept with joy. | Metro

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