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Extinct giant tortoises could live again
Dec 10, 2015Scientists are hoping to breed hybrid tortoises in a renewed attempt to resurrect two extinct subspecies.
Extremely rare deep sea squid caught on film
VIDEO Dec 7, 2015Researchers have captured footage of a mysterious species of deep sea cephalopod off the coast of Hawaii.
Taller people may have shorter lifespans
Dec 3, 2015Researchers have revealed that taller individuals within a species don't live as long as shorter ones.
'Hobbits' were a distinct species after all
Nov 19, 2015New research has indicated that 'hobbit' remains found inside a cave actually do belong to a new species.
Scientists discover fossils of dog-sized rats
Nov 8, 2015Today's rats might be getting bigger but they can't possibly compare to this ancient species of rodent.
North America home to millions of 'coywolves'
VIDEO Nov 2, 2015A new wolf-coyote hybrid species is starting to take over and could already number in the millions.
What will humans be like in 1,000 years ?
VIDEO Oct 23, 2015A new science video has been exploring what might become of our species over the next few centuries.
New species of Galapagos giant tortoise found
VIDEO Oct 22, 2015Scientists have revealed the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise on the Galapagos Islands.
Over 200 new species found in the Himalayas
Oct 5, 2015Researchers have identified a treasure trove of new animal species in the Eastern Himalayas region.
World's smallest land snail found in China
VIDEO Sep 29, 2015The ridiculously miniscule snail species is so small that ten could fit inside the eye of a needle.
Did US troops encounter Bigfoot in Vietnam ?
Sep 12, 2015A significant number of soldiers reported encounters with an ape-like creature in the jungles of Vietnam.
Prehistoric 5ft-long sea scorpion unearthed
Sep 1, 2015A previously undiscovered species of prehistoric sea scorpion the size of a human has been found in Iowa.
Rare nautilus spotted off Papua New Guinea
Aug 30, 2015An extremely rare species of cephalopod has been spotted again for the first time in over three decades.
Zoo seeks challenges for intelligent octopus
Aug 26, 2015An octopus named Ursula has been impressing zoo keepers with her uncanny puzzle-solving abilities.
New species of monkey discovered in Peru
Aug 24, 2015A new species of titi monkey has been found along the remote Urubamba river in Amazonian Peru.
Amur leopards are now making a comeback
VIDEO Aug 20, 2015The world's most endangered species of cat has seen a significant population increase in recent years.
Can mankind survive a 6th mass extinction ?
Aug 13, 2015Scientists have warned that the human race may be just as likely to disappear as a rare animal species.
Prehistoric four-legged snake discovered
Jul 24, 2015Scientists have unearthed the fossil remains of a strange species of snake with four tiny limbs.
Rhino spy cameras could help stop poaching
Jul 22, 2015Miniature spy cameras and alarms are to be used in an effort to put a stop to poaching once and for all.
The hunt for a live Tasmanian tiger continues
Jul 12, 2015Michael Moss has spent the last two decades hunting for surviving members of the long extinct species.
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