New deadly snake from Asia named after character from Chinese myth ‘Legend of White...
The venomous krait that caused the death of famous herpetologist Joseph B. Slowinski turns out to be new to science, according to recent research....
Possible effects of bridge construction on manatees
Researchers examine how bridge-building and in-water construction activities may affect manatees and other large aquatic species.
Researchers notice pattern on surface of leaves, uncover new clue about plant evolution
A doctoral student has identified a long-overlooked pattern in how plants evolved their equivalent of lungs -- tiny pores on the surfaces of leaves...
Older than expected: Teeth reveal the origin of the tiger shark
A team of researchers has examined the fossil record of these apex predators and found out that modern tiger sharks are older than previously...
Highlands of diversity: Another new chameleon from the Bale region, Ethiopia
Once again, the importance of the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia as a unique hotspot of species diversity is stressed: a new chameleon species from...
Short-lived plant species are more climate-sensitive
Short-lived plant species are more sensitive to climate change than long-lived ones, researchers found out. The international team compiled comprehensive worldwide available data on...
Global warming helps invasive species flourish
Increased global temperatures help invasive species establish themselves in ecosystems, new research has shown. The study gives an insight into the probable combined effects...
Deforestation taking a heavy toll on international bird haven
An analysis has found deforestation is severely affecting forest bird species in Colombia, home to the greatest number of bird species in the world.
Blight may increase public health risk from mosquito-borne diseases
Researchers published findings that blight leads to an increased abundance of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The researchers investigated the presence of several mosquito species in two...
Critically endangered macadamia species becomes a sophisticated plant genomic model
Biologists have developed a sophisticated plant genomic model, as part of a project to help conserve the critically endangered Macadamia jansenii. Discovered in 1982...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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