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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A new electric blue tarantula species was discovered in Thailand’s mangrove forests. Its color is attributed to unique hair nanostructures, and the species emphasizes the…
The Strange Big-eared Brown Bat, Histiotus alienus, was first described by science in 1916, by the British zoologist Oldfield Thomas. This account was derived from a…
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…
Botanists and plant enthusiasts have rediscovered long-lost plant species in the tropical Andes, using the citizen science platform iNaturalist to uncover hidden biodiversity and emphasize…
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…
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…
A group of botanists from Ecuador, Germany, and the United States have identified two new distinct species of carnivorous plants notable for their striking appearance….
The ongoing Asian hornet invasion: Traced back to a single source in Europe In Europe, the Asian (or “Yellow-legged”) Hornet (Vespa velutina) is a predator…
A new species of owl has just been described from Príncipe Island, an island lying off the west coast of Central Africa that is part…