6 results for "wildlife discovery"
🌍 Planet WinsScientists Find Mystery Worm in Great Salt Lake
A microscopic worm never seen before has been discovered in Utah's Great Salt Lake, becoming only the third animal known to survive its extreme saltiness. Named with help from Indigenous elders, the tiny creature could unlock secrets about the lake's past and help scientists track its health.
🚀 InnovationScientists Unveil Incredible Elephant Sniffing Powers and Butterfly Migration Feat
Researchers are celebrating remarkable discoveries this week that showcase the wonders of nature, from elephants' extraordinary sniffing abilities to the epic 7,500-mile journey of painted lady butterflies. These breakthroughs are deepening our understanding of the animal kingdom and the mysteries of our universe.
🌍 Planet WinsScientists Discover Giant New Anaconda Species in Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest
In a thrilling scientific breakthrough, researchers have identified a completely new species of giant anaconda in Ecuador's Amazon, separated from its relatives for 10 million years. The discovery, captured in stunning never-before-seen footage, showcases the incredible biodiversity still waiting to be found in our world's rainforests.
🌍 Planet WinsScientists Discover 2 New Frog Species in Arunachal's Remote Mountains
A dedicated team from the University of Delhi has made an exciting discovery in the remote mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, identifying two previously unknown species of slender-armed frogs. After three years of intensive fieldwork, the researchers have added these beautiful amphibians to the world's catalog of biodiversity, with one species honoring a journalist who championed environmental causes.
🚀 InnovationScientists Discover 72 New Species from Sea Slugs to Sunflowers in 2025
Researchers at California Academy of Sciences described an incredible 72 new species in 2025, including a fuzzy wildflower found by a volunteer in Texas and a commonly seen bird that turned out to be its own unique species. These exciting discoveries span six continents and remind us how much wonder still awaits in our natural world.
🎬 VideosNature's Hidden Wonder: Birds-of-Paradise Reveal Secret Glowing Feathers
Scientists have uncovered a delightful surprise in the avian world—37 out of 45 birds-of-paradise species have feathers that glow under UV light! This enchanting biofluorescent trait adds yet another layer of magic to these already spectacular birds, opening exciting new windows into understanding their remarkable displays.