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Scientists discovered a unique glass frog species in Ecuador's Amazon and named it after Neisi Dajomes, the country's first female Olympic gold medalist. The tiny amphibian represents hope for biodiversity in one of Earth's richest ecosystems.
Scientists in Peru discovered a new species of miniature frog that carries its eggs in a special pouch and actually feeds nutrients to developing babies through its skin. The finding reveals that these tiny amphibians share more in common with mammals than previously thought.
Scientists discovered a tiny sea urchin species in the extreme depths of Argentina's ocean, where crushing pressure and total darkness make survival nearly impossible. The find reveals how much life still thrives in Earth's most unexplored places.
Marine researchers have identified 117 never-before-seen species during a five-week expedition to one of Earth's least explored underwater regions. The discoveries, ranging from ghost sharks to glowing jellyfish, could eventually top 200 new species.
Marine scientists discovered more than 110 new species in Australia's Coral Sea, with the count expected to reach 200 as identification continues. The findings came from a 35-day expedition exploring one of the planet's least-studied marine environments.
Marine researchers found more than 110 new species during a deep-sea expedition in Australia's largest marine protected area, with the count expected to exceed 200. The discoveries include ghost sharks, stingrays, sea anemones, and dozens of other creatures never before documented by science.
Scientists exploring Cambodia's limestone caves discovered 11 new species, including a spectacular pit viper and geckos found nowhere else on Earth. The expedition reveals how these isolated cave systems act as nature's laboratories, creating unique life forms.
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Paleontologists in Egypt's northern desert discovered 17-million-year-old ape jaw fossils that could change where scientists believe humans' ancestors first evolved. The new species, found where only monkey remains had been discovered before, closely resembles predictions of what our common ancestor looked like.
A fossilized skull discovered in Mexico 25 years ago has finally been identified as a brand new species of prehistoric marine reptile. Scientists named the 20-foot ocean predator Prognathodon cipactli after an Aztec mythological creature.
A deep sea expedition near Mexico just uncovered 24 new species of shrimp-like creatures, including an entirely new family never before known to science. The discoveries are helping scientists understand one of Earth's least explored regions before making crucial decisions about its future.
Researchers found 24 never-before-seen amphipod species in the Pacific Ocean, including an entirely new branch of life so rare it happens once in a generation. The discoveries bring us closer to understanding one of Earth's most mysterious ecosystems.
Researchers exploring Cambodia's limestone caves discovered 11 new species, including a stunning turquoise pit viper that's capturing global attention. The findings prove these unique cave systems still hold countless scientific secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Marine researchers have identified 24 new deep-sea species in the Pacific Ocean, including an entirely new superfamily that represents a rare evolutionary discovery. The findings are helping scientists map one of Earth's least understood ecosystems.
Scientists studying rivers in southern China just discovered a massive predator that had been hiding in plain sight for decades. The newly identified catfish can weigh over 220 pounds and represents one of the most primitive members of its family tree.
More than 300 new freshwater fish species were discovered in 2024, the third-highest yearly total since scientists began keeping records in 1758. From cave-dwelling fish in China to the largest North American fish found in a century, our planet's rivers still hold countless surprises.
A free app is turning everyday phone users into real scientists, helping discover new species and track environmental changes. One user even found a rare weasel on a toilet.
Scientists just identified a new species of ancient crocodile that could outrun a dog, and it's been hiding in a museum drawer since 1969. The discovery reveals how life thrived before one of Earth's biggest mass extinctions.
Scientists discovered two new species of massive fish-eating dinosaurs on England's Isle of Wight, nicknamed "hell herons" for their hunting style. The 30-foot predators roamed the region 125 million years ago, rewriting what we know about spinosaur evolution.
Researchers just discovered a new genus of tarantula in Arabia and East Africa with anatomy never seen before. The largest male has mating appendages nearly as long as its legs.
Scientists expected a barren seafloor off Argentina's coast but discovered an unexpectedly thriving ecosystem with dozens of possible new species. The findings challenge everything researchers thought they knew about deep-ocean life.
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