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A fierce little mollusk that's barely changed in 300 million years just joined the ranks of known species. Genetic testing revealed what looks like an old friend is actually brand new to science.
Researchers studying stranded pygmy sperm whales off Florida's coast discovered three never-before-seen bacteria types, opening a window into the hidden health of one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. The 20-year study reveals how much we still don't know about life beneath the waves.
Scientists have discovered a completely new genus of snake living underground in Mexico's Balsas River basin. The find adds to Mexico's status as one of only 17 "megadiverse" nations holding most of Earth's species.
A vast highland wetland that feeds two of Africa's mightiest rivers just earned global protection status. The "source of life" supports newly discovered species and ghost elephants while providing water to millions downstream.