species

A new species of extinct crocodile relative rewrites life on the Triassic coastline

The surprising discovery of a new species of extinct crocodile relative from the Triassic Favret Formation of Nevada, USA, rewrites…

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‘Itinerant breeding’ in East Coast shorebird species

Migration and reproduction are two of the most demanding events in a bird's annual cycle, so much so that the…

2 years ago

Tiny ant species disrupts lion’s hunting behavior

Researchers say it's more than just high hopes. In a study published today in the journal Science, a team of…

2 years ago

New reptile on the block: A new iguana species discovered in China

A new iguana joins Asia's rich reptile fauna, officially described as new to science in the open-access journal ZooKeys. "From…

2 years ago

Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs from Southeast Asia

A new study led by scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History identifies five new species of soft-furred…

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How technology and economics can help save endangered species

A lot has changed in the world since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted 50 years ago in December…

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