species

Seven new frog species discovered in Madagascar: Sounds like something from Star Trek

An international team of researchers have discovered seven new species of tree frogs that make otherworldly calls in the rainforests…

2 years ago

Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for first time

Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark species, one of…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

‘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…

3 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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago