New species of tapir discovered
Dec 19, 2013Scientists have identified a new species of endangered dwarf tapir living in the Amazon rainforest.
Could Antarctica be teeming with diamonds ?
Dec 18, 2013A new discovery has opened up the possibility of a diamond rush in the world's coldest continent.
Bananas under threat from bugs and disease
Dec 17, 2013Costa Rica is among several countries to have been affected as banana supplies continue to dwindle.
Are humans really smarter than animals ?
Dec 15, 2013Evolutionary biologists believe that some animals possess superior cognitive abilities to humans.
Cairo sees snow for first time in 112 years
Dec 14, 2013Abnormal weather across the Middle-East has seen snow in some regions for the first time in decades.
Should chimps be considered legal persons ?
Dec 4, 2013The Nonhuman Rights Project has been battling to grant some species of animals 'legal personhood'.
Crocodiles use tools to hunt birds
Dec 3, 2013Crocodiles and alligators have been observed using a special technique to lure and catch birds.
New species of wild cat discovered
Dec 2, 2013A completely new cat species known as the tigrina has been identified in northeastern Brazil.
'Monster' skate caught off Miami beach
Nov 27, 2013A fisherman from Florida has made headlines after catching a massive 800-pound skate fish.
Massive 'alien' squid captured on video
VIDEO Nov 20, 2013A huge 26ft long magnapinna squid has been filmed by Shell from one of its submersible vehicles.
Rare 'Asian unicorn' spotted in Vietnam
Nov 16, 2013An incredibly rare species of ox that hasn't been seen for 14 years has turned up on a WWF camera trap.
Scientists discover world's oldest creature
Nov 14, 2013A bivalve mollusc that goes by the name of Ming has turned out to be a staggering 507 years old.
Which way does your dog's tail wag ?
Nov 1, 2013Scientists have been attempting to learn more about the way a dog communicates by wagging its tail.
New dolphin species discovered in Australia
Oct 31, 2013An international research team has identified a previously undiscovered species of humpback dolphin.
Remote 'lost world' discovered in Australia
Oct 28, 2013Several new vertebrate species have been found in an isolated region of northern Australia.
Amazon rainforest home to 441 new species
Oct 24, 2013Expeditions over the last four years have uncovered a treasure trove of previously undiscovered species.
Kenya to implant microchips in rhino horns
Oct 18, 2013With only 1,000 rhinos remaining in the country officials are taking new measures to dissuade poachers.
Alpine goats go for walk on near-vertical dam
VIDEO Oct 17, 2013Images have appeared online showing the animals balancing precariously on an extremely steep wall.
Giant 18ft oarfish found by snorkeler
Oct 16, 2013Marine instructor Jasmine Santana spotted the massive creature off the coast of California.
Swifts can keep flying for months at a time
Oct 9, 2013Researchers have discovered that some birds can maintain continuous flight for over six months.
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