{
  "id": 17610167,
  "title": "Chester Zoo's rare 'Dracula orchids' collection wins national recognition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/chester-zoos-rare-dracula-orchids-collection-wins-national-recognition",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T13:12:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/a-chester-zoo-collection-of-dracula-orchids-has-been-declared-nationally-important-drawing-attention-to-rare-flowers-with-bizarre-vampire-like-appearances-that-are-increasingly-threatened-in-the-wild/articleshow/135420200.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Chester Zoo recently received National Plant Collection status for its impressive collection of Dracula orchids. These unique flowers, which mimic various shapes, face threats from habitat loss and illegal collection. Pollination occurs through specific fungi-attracting smells rather than traditional scents. Chester Zoo's horticulturists are dedicated to preserving these rare species amidst…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}