Previously Unknown Crocodile-Like Species From 237 Million Years Ago Discovered by Researchers

Medicine & Technology Jun 21, 2024

The remains of the prehistoric crocodile-like species were found in a fossil-rich site in southern Brazil. Read to learn more.

2MM Bright Metallic Blue Ant Discovered in India Identified as New Species

Jun 04, 2024

A 2-millimeter metallic blue ant was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's remote Siang Valley while researchers surveyed the area. Continue reading to learn the full story.

New Mosasaur Lizard Species Discovered; Giant Ancient Sea Lizard Has Dagger-Like Teeth

Mar 05, 2024

The newly described lizard species may have had a length of 23 to 25 feet, making it remarkably long. Read to learn more.

Over 100 New Species Uncovered in Incredible Deep Sea Expedition in Underwater Mountain Off Coast of Chile

Feb 26, 2024

Over 100 new and yet-to-be-identified have been found in a newly discovered underwater mountain off the coast of Chile. Read to learn more.

Mummified Animals in the 1800s Used To Study Evolution and Transformation, But Claims Weren’t Proven True

Feb 20, 2024

The debate regarding whether animals could become new species was on fire even before Charles Dawin published his acclaimed book. Read to learn more.

First Man-Made Living Mammals Created by Recombining Chromosomes of Living Mouse

Aug 30, 2022

Little Bamboo is the first-ever man-made rat species. It is also the first mammal in the world with fully recombined genes. Read to know more about it.

503 New Species Identified By Scientists in 2020

Jan 05, 2021

London's Natural History Museum was able to identify 503 new species in 2020.

New Species of Miniaturized Snake Found Hidden in a Biodiversity Collection

Dec 24, 2020

Researchers report a newly-discovered miniaturized genus and species of the snake from a biodiversity collection, December 23.

Two New Greater Glider Species Raises Conservation Concerns for the Endangered Species

Nov 09, 2020

For the first time, genetic evidence confirms two new species of greater glider species which are all endangered.

Deep Sea Exploration in the Galapagos Reveal New Species

Aug 18, 2020

An international team of marine scientists discovers 31 new invertebrate species in the deep waters of the Galapagos Islands. The discovery is a reminder of how much of the oceans are still left unexplored.

In Australia: New Species of “Walking” Sharks

Jul 10, 2020

Scientists have discovered four new species of "walking" sharks. Watch how the adorable creatures "walk" on the seabed instead of swim.

Four New Species and Two Genera Discovered Settling Deep in the Pacific Ocean

Jul 01, 2020

Scientists have discovered four new species and genera of xenophyophores. The species were discovered along the CCZ abyss, which is considered a "gold mine" of minerals, earth metals, and unusual sea creatures.

Biologist Discovers New Parasitic Species on Twitter, Decides to Name it After the Social Networking Service

May 16, 2020

A biologist has discovered a new species of fungi by browsing through her Twitter feed. The new species was named after the social networking service. Click the link above to find out more about how social media helps scientists with their scientific discoveries and studies.

Newly Studied Fossil Shines Light On a Rare Human Species

May 03, 2019

A major discovery suggests that the rare species was much more prevalent than originally considered.

New Food Source Could Lead to New Species in Birds, According to UA Biologists

Apr 30, 2019

A specific evolution of pathway is necessary for everything ranging from the immune system, to feather pigmentation.