Dazzling New Blue Ant Species Unearthed in India
A team of entomologists has discovered a rare blue ant, named Paraparatrechina neela, in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The find, part of the Siang Valley biodiversity…
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Hidden Art in Nature: Newly Discovered Lizard Species Resembles Van Gogh’s Famous Painting “The Starry Night”
You’ve probably seen nature depicted in art, but how often do you see an artwork hiding in nature? When they saw the back of a…
Termites on Tour: How Climate Change Is Bringing Pests to Your Doorstep
Rising global temperatures could lead to more widespread termite infestations, increasing damage costs beyond the current 40 billion USD per year, with researchers calling for…
Buzzing Discovery: European Scientists Uncover New Bee Species in an Unexpected Place
A new bee species, Hoplitis onosmaevae, discovered in the French Alps and parts of Turkey and Iraq, exhibits unique ecological adaptations and faces conservation challenges…
Predator in Paradise: Lionfish’s Rapid Invasion of the Mediterranean Sea
A new study highlights the rapid expansion of the invasive lionfish in the Mediterranean Sea, revealing its impact on local biodiversity and the crucial role…
“Ghostly” – Scientists Discover Mysterious Creature From the Shadows in Australia
In the sun-baked Pilbara region of northwestern Australia, researchers have discovered a mysterious creature from the shadows – a new ant species of the elusive…
Alien Invasion or Natural Wonder? Scientists Discover Giant Water Bug on the Island of Cyprus
Cyprus, known for its stunning, sun-kissed shores, stands as a Mediterranean biodiversity haven. Yet, it’s the island’s picturesque beaches, rather than its rich insect life,…
Watch: The First Documented Coral Snake Food Heist in the Wild
Two red-tailed coral snakes were seen engaging in a battle over a caecilian, marking the first recorded instance of kleptoparasitism in the wild among the…
“Tiny, Beautiful, and Completely Unknown Animals” Discovered in the Ulu Temburong Forest
The undiscovered small beetles in the tropical rainforest are probably endless. But that did not discourage citizen scientists on expeditions to the Ulu Temburong forest…
Five Dazzling New Species of Eyelash Vipers Discovered in South America
Scientists have identified five new eyelash viper species in Colombia and Ecuador with unique appearances. A group of scientists led by researchers of Khamai Foundation…
Ancient Predator Unearthed: New Species of 65 Million-Year-Old Fossil Shark Discovered in Alabama
Following the extinction of the dinosaurs, this shark emerged as one of the top predators of the ocean. A team of scientists recently announced the…
Scientists Discover New Species of Coffee Snake in Ecuador’s Cloud Forests
Researchers from Khamai Foundation and Liberty University have identified a new species of coffee snake, endemic to the cloud forests in northwestern Ecuador. Biologist Alejandro…
“Baffling” New Species of Snake Discovered in Myanmar
Finding and describing new species can be a tricky endeavor. Scientists typically look for distinctive characters that can differentiate one species from another. However, variation…
Wang’s Garden Lizard – Scientists Discover Unique New Iguana Species
A newly discovered iguana species adds to Asia’s diverse reptile population, having been formally recognized in the scientific community through its description in the open-access…
Scientists Discover Mysterious New Moth Species in Europe
European Lepidoptera, comprising butterflies and moths, are known to have around 11,000 species and are considered well-researched. However, the discovery of a new genus and…
Not Science Fiction: New Species of Stalked Puffball Resembles Iconic Sandworms From Dune
The researchers were inspired by the appearance and habitat of the fungus, drawing parallels to the iconic sandworms known as ‘Shai-Hulud’ from Frank Herbert’s renowned…
Global Tree Crisis: The Alarming Rise of New Tree Diseases
Diseases significantly contribute to tree deaths in forests and urban landscapes. Continuous introductions of new diseases and the ability of pathogens to infect new host…
New Species of Spiny Mouse Discovered in Ecuador
A new species of spiny mouse has been discovered in Ecuador, making it the 14th of its genus to be identified in the past five years. Neacomys…