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Flying Snake, Tiny Snails Among Rare Species Found In Cambodia's Hidden Caves
Apart from the flying snake, the team also found a bright turquoise pit viper, a few types of geckos, two tiny snails, and two millipedes.
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Ethiopian Fossils Reveal New Species In Human Evolutionary Tree
Researchers have unearthed tooth fossils in Ethiopia dating to about 2.65 million years ago of a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage, one that lived in the same time and place.
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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New Species Of Moth Travelled More Than 7,000 Km In Woman's Bag
Daisy Cadet posted photos of the moths on social media, and scientists from the Natural History Museum identified them as a new species.
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Will Men Be Wiped Out By A Fading Y Chromosome? What Current Science Reveals
Y chromosome has significantly reduced in size over millions of years, raising the possibility of evolving new sex-determination systems and the emergence of different human species in the distant future.
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3 Kashmiri Scientists Discover New Species Of Hoverfly
The findings of the three entomologists - Aijaz Ahmad Wachkoo (team head), Amir Maqbool, and Suhaib Firdous Yatoo were published in the Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology'.
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Scientists Discover New Species Of Dogfish Shark Off Kerala Coast
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists have discovered a new species of dogfish shark off Kerala coast.
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Scientists Stunned By Bizarre New Species In Ocean's Darkest Depths
This region, characterized by its abyssopelagic depths, has long remained a mystery to scientists, with only a fraction of its vast biodiversity documented.
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99 Million-Year-Old Amber Offers Rare Glimpse Of Dinosaur Era
In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. This remarkable find offers a rare glimpse into the distant past, approximately 99 million years ago.
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Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
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New Cat Species That Existed 15 Million Years Ago Discovered In Spain
In 2007, the fossilized remains of Magerifelis peignei were discovered at Principe Pio-2, a newly identified fossil site.
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380 New Species Discovered In This Remote Part Of The World, Say Researchers
The scientists discovered 290 plants, 19 fish species, 24 amphibians, 46 reptiles and one mammal.
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Flying Snake, Tiny Snails Among Rare Species Found In Cambodia's Hidden Caves
Apart from the flying snake, the team also found a bright turquoise pit viper, a few types of geckos, two tiny snails, and two millipedes.
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Ethiopian Fossils Reveal New Species In Human Evolutionary Tree
Researchers have unearthed tooth fossils in Ethiopia dating to about 2.65 million years ago of a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage, one that lived in the same time and place.
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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Panda-Coloured Amphipod Confirmed as New Species, Discovered Along Japan’s Coastline
A newly discovered amphipod species, Melita panda, has been confirmed as a unique species in Japan’s coastal waters. This crustacean, named for its black-and-white coloring resembling that of a panda, was originally found in the 1990s but has only now been recognized as a distinct species. Researchers at Hiroshima University conducted thorough ge...
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New Species Of Moth Travelled More Than 7,000 Km In Woman's Bag
Daisy Cadet posted photos of the moths on social media, and scientists from the Natural History Museum identified them as a new species.
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Will Men Be Wiped Out By A Fading Y Chromosome? What Current Science Reveals
Y chromosome has significantly reduced in size over millions of years, raising the possibility of evolving new sex-determination systems and the emergence of different human species in the distant future.
-
3 Kashmiri Scientists Discover New Species Of Hoverfly
The findings of the three entomologists - Aijaz Ahmad Wachkoo (team head), Amir Maqbool, and Suhaib Firdous Yatoo were published in the Journal of Asia Pacific Entomology'.
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Scientists Discover New Species Of Dogfish Shark Off Kerala Coast
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) scientists have discovered a new species of dogfish shark off Kerala coast.
-
Scientists Stunned By Bizarre New Species In Ocean's Darkest Depths
This region, characterized by its abyssopelagic depths, has long remained a mystery to scientists, with only a fraction of its vast biodiversity documented.
-
99 Million-Year-Old Amber Offers Rare Glimpse Of Dinosaur Era
In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. This remarkable find offers a rare glimpse into the distant past, approximately 99 million years ago.
-
Scientists Discover 240-Million-Year-Old "Chinese Dragon"
Scientists said the animal is similar to Tanystropheus hydroides, a marine reptile from the Middle Triassic period.
-
New Cat Species That Existed 15 Million Years Ago Discovered In Spain
In 2007, the fossilized remains of Magerifelis peignei were discovered at Principe Pio-2, a newly identified fossil site.
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380 New Species Discovered In This Remote Part Of The World, Say Researchers
The scientists discovered 290 plants, 19 fish species, 24 amphibians, 46 reptiles and one mammal.
