Scientists Discover 16 Strange New Species of of Parasitoid Wasp in Vietnam
A recent exploration in Vietnam for the elusive Loboscelidia, a type of parasitoid wasp, has expanded the global count of known species by 30% and…
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Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Alligator
A study recently published in Scientific Reports details the discovery of a previously unidentified ancient alligator species found in Thailand, which shares close evolutionary ties…
“Utterly Bizarre” – Scientists Discover Another New Species of Dinosaur on Isle of Wight
The discovery of a new species marks the second hypsilophodont family member identified on the Isle of Wight, indicating that Europe hosted a unique group…
The “Venom” Spider: New Genus Named After Popular Marvel Character
Tom Hardy and his iconic Marvel role, Venom, have inspired the naming of a newly discovered Australian spider. The genus Venomius and its only current species Venomius…
A Master of Disguise – Scientists Discover New “Cryptic” Species of Leaf-Tailed Gecko
A global team of scientists has identified and named a new species of leaf-tailed gecko from northern Madagascar, known as Uroplatus garamaso. Leaf-tailed geckos are…
Bridging the Evolutionary Gap: Paleontologists Discover Bizarre New Species of Bird-Like Dinosaur
A new 150-million-year-old avialan theropod, Fujianvenator prodigiosus, has been discovered in China, offering fresh insights into early bird evolution and the Late Jurassic terrestrial ecosystem….
Scientists Discover New Species of Weevils in Japan’s Pristine Subtropical Forests
The weevil possesses distinctive characteristics and is sensitive to human disturbance. A new weevil species has been found in the pristine subtropical forests of Ishigaki…
Unique New Species of Marine Bacteria Discovered in Deep-Sea Cold Seep
Researchers have discovered a new species of marine bacteria that reproduces through a unique budding process and releases viruses to facilitate nitrogen metabolism. Researchers have…
Scientists Discover 7 “Cryptic” New Species of Walking Leaves
An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Göttingen, has unveiled seven new species of leaf insects, commonly known as walking leaves….
240-Million-Year-Old Giant Amphibian Discovered in Retaining Wall
Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall. A 240-million-year-old fossil of…
Awakening the Ancient: A 46,000-year-old Nematode Reanimated From Siberian Permafrost
Genome analysis shows new nematode species shares molecular toolkit for survival with C. elegans. A study reveals a nematode reanimated from Siberian permafrost had remained…
Gnathia jimmybuffetti – Scientists Discover New Isopod Species in the Florida Keys
The small crustaceans represent the first discovery of a new gnathiid isopod in the Florida ecoregion in a century, and they’ve been named in honor…
Scientists Revive 46,000-Year-Old Nematodes From Siberian Permafrost
An international research team shows that a newly discovered nematode species from the Pleistocene share a molecular toolkit for survival with the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans….
Australia’s Latest Surprise: New Species of Daddy Long-Legs Spider Discovered
Australia’s rich and diverse fauna continues to astonish us, with the documentation of a new spider species from the continent. This newly discovered species, a blind…
Scientists Discover a New Species of Parasitic Euglenids: Euglenaformis parasitica
Euglenids are recognized for their diverse nutritional methods, encompassing photosynthesis, bacterial predation, and in some cases, animal parasitism. Nonetheless, the records of parasitic euglenids are…
Web of Wonders: Expedition Discovers Four New Tarantula Species in Colombia’s Biodiversity Hotspot
A groundbreaking expedition in the Colombian Pacific region has discovered four unique spider species, shedding light on the rich, but largely uncharted, biodiversity of the…
Swimming With Ancient Giants: Earliest Ancestors of Today’s Dolphins Discovered
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of toothed whale, Olympicetus thalassodon, which lived 28 million years ago and offers insights into the evolution of modern…
Researchers Discover 20 New Species of Sea Lettuce in the Baltic Sea Region
The diversity of the sea lettuce species, a type of green algae, present in the Baltic Sea region and Skagerak, is significantly more extensive than…
