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…
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At Least a Third of All Marine Species are Still Unknown
The most comprehensive assessment of ocean life has revealed that one third to two thirds of all species are still unknown to science. The scientists…
New Frog Species Discovered Living in New York and New Jersey
The yet unnamed amphibian was discovered by a team of researchers in the ponds and marshes of Staten Island, mainland New York, and New Jersey….
Rapidly Retreating Glacial Ice Leaves Species Threatened
The rapidly disappearing glaciers are altering more than the physical landscape, as a recent analysis suggests. Species that live in streams and rivers that flow…
New Shark Species Bythaelurus Giddingsi Discovered in Galapagos Islands
Deep-sea dives around the Galapagos Islands have uncovered a new species of catshark, about 1.3 feet long. Bythaelurus giddingsi was discovered by scientists and specimens were…
Researchers Conclude Torosaurus and Triceratops are Different
After a detailed structural analysis of 35 Torosaurus and Triceratops skulls, researchers at Yale University have determined that Torosaurus and Triceratops are different species, but…
Limbless Amphibian Family of Caecilian Order Discovered In India
An entirely new family of limbless amphibians has been discovered, hiding away in the soils of northeastern India. The creatures are part of the caecilian…
First Hybrid Sharks Discovered Near Australia
As one of the oldest species on the planet, Sharks have had millions of years of evolution to perfect their predator form, and now sharks…
1,000 Hidden Species Found in Australian Outback
The Australian Outback might seem lifeless, but under the hot, dry surface, it is actually teeming with life. A team of researchers in Australia, looking…
Two New Frog Species are World’s Smallest
You won’t see many frogs of this size. That’s because they are rare and because they are tiny. Two newly discovered frog species are smaller…