Stunning New Species of Fish Discovered: The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist. Named after the country’s national flower, the species is added to the tree…
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New Species Discoveries Grow Earth’s Tree of Life: From the Lowland Forests of Madagascar to Easter Island’s Coral Reefs
California Academy of Sciences Researchers Describe 70 New Species in 2021 In 2021, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 70 new plant and…
Invasive Lionfish Threaten Species Along Brazilian Coast – Voracious Predators Are Negatively Impacting Marine Ecosystems
Researchers say management of the predatory fish is critical to protecting Brazil’s coral reefs and marine biodiversity. Since arriving to the northern Atlantic Ocean less…
São Tomé Island Has Two Species of Caecilians Found Nowhere Else on Earth
Research adds evidence to century-long scientific debate and reveals how volcanic activity may have driven divergence of the limbless amphibians. The Gulf of Guinea islands…
Genetic Research Reveals Hidden Diversity of Coral More Important for Conservation Than Previously Thought
Researchers say that our framework for classifying coral species needs to be expanded to capture ecological diversity and protect reef environments. In recent years, advancements…
How Life on Land Recovered After “The Great Dying” Mass Extinction Event
By characterizing how ancient life responded to environmental stressors, researchers gain insights into how modern species might fare. Over the course of Earth’s history, several…
71 New Species From 2019 Described by Scientists: From Geckos to Goblin Spiders
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences Describe 71 New Species in 2019 From geckos to goblin spiders, flowering plants, and Mediterranean ants—spanning five continents…
Tiny Dracula Ants: New Species of Subterranean Hunters
Six new species of subterranean ants from the genus Prionopelta have been discovered in Madagascar and the islands of Seychelles. Dubbed Dracula ants by these…
