Water vole genome will help boost conservation of one of UK’s most endangered mammals
A new tool to help conserve one of the UK's most threatened mammals has been released today, with the publication of the first high-quality...
Mushroom growing out of fossilized ant reveals new genus and species of fungal parasite
Oregon State University research has identified the oldest known specimen of a fungus parasitizing an ant, and the fossil also represents a new fungal...
Dragonflies: Species losses and gains in Germany
Over the past 35 years, there have been large shifts in the distributions of many dragonfly species in Germany. Those of standing water habitats...
Climate warming can influence fungal communities on oak leaves across the growing season
Climate warming plays a larger role than plant genes in influencing the number and identity of fungal species on oak leaves, especially in autumn....
New cause for intensification of oyster disease
Researchers reveal that intensification of major oyster disease was due to evolving parasite, not just drought as previously thought.
New beetle-dwelling roundworm species discovered in Japan
A new species of nematode (roundworm), named Cryptaphelenchus abietis, was isolated from bark beetles from a dead log collected in Nagano, Japan. The females...
Dorsal navigation found in a flying insect
Sweat bees navigate through dark tropical forests guided by canopy patterns.
New beetle species discovered and named after iconic sci-fi heroines
Entomologists have discovered more than three dozen species of ambrosia beetles -- beetles that eat ambrosia fungus -- previously unknown to science.
Snails carrying the world’s smallest computer help solve mass extinction survivor mystery
More than 50 species of tree snail in the South Pacific Society Islands were wiped out following the introduction of an alien predatory snail...
Florida python hunters may have a new tool
Researchers have published a first- of-its-kind study that shows that near-infrared (NIR) spectrum cameras can help python hunters more effectively track down these invasive...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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