Search results for: species
'Yeti' DNA matches prehistoric polar bear
10-17-2013 |
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Alleged Yeti hairs retrieved from the Himalayas have been identified as those of a rare bear sub-species.
Domestic cats are 95% tiger
10-1-2013 | 27
Researchers have succeeded in sequencing the genome of several species of endangered big cats.
Prehistoric 'devil shark' found in Arizona
8-6-2013 | 15
Archaeologists have unearthed a new species of prehistoric shark with devil-like horns on its head.
Worms can regrow their decapitated heads
7-11-2013 | 9
A remarkable species of worm is capable of some impressive regenerative abilities.
Hipster toad uses moustache as a weapon
7-6-2013 | 16
A remarkable species of toad has developed a rather unusual feature for combat and defense.
Western black rhino goes extinct
6-11-2013 | 56
The species has been officially declared extinct due to no reported sightings over the last seven years.
Insects evolving resistance to GM crops
6-11-2013 | 5
Several species of insects have adapted to deal with crops genetically engineered to produce insecticide.
15 new bird species found in the Amazon
6-7-2013 | 8
The Amazon rainforest has yielded a treasure trove of 15 species of previously undiscovered birds.
Oldest primate skeleton discovered
6-6-2013 | 11
Scientists have uncovered the near complete skeleton of a primate species dating back 55 million years.
Are plants on track to go it alone ?
5-31-2013 | 10
With a global decline in pollinators, many plant species will either have to adapt or face extinction.
Endangered whale used for Japan dog treats
5-29-2013 | 70
Campaigners have revealed that a rare species of Icelandic whale is being used in Japanese dog treats.
'Crazy' ants driving out fire ants
5-19-2013 | 23
Two different invasive species of ant have been battling for dominance in the Southern United States.
New 'sea monster' could rewrite evolution
5-16-2013 | 10
The fossil remains of a new species of dolphin-like Cretaceous era sea reptile have been discovered.
Tiny baby dinosaur unearthed in China
5-7-2013 | 8
The fossilized skeleton of a newly discovered subspecies of therapod dinosaur has been discovered.
Formosan clouded leopard goes extinct
5-3-2013 | 27
A subspecies of clouded leopard unique to Taiwan has been declared extinct by a team of zoologists.
New dinosaur species found in Madagascar
4-19-2013 | 6
The meat-eating Dahalokely tokana is thought to have roamed the Earth 90 million years ago.
Is it ethical to bring back extinct species ?
4-9-2013 | 68
Once a species has gone extinct, is it ethically sound to use science to bring it back from oblivion ?
Massive new spider discovered in Sri Lanka
4-5-2013 | 43
The new species of tarantula was discovered by villagers in the northern part of the war-torn country.
Smuggler caught with 10% of entire species
3-31-2013 | 10
More than 10% of the world's population of ploughshare tortoises were found in the man's suitcase.
Giant squid are all one species
3-26-2013 | 4
New studies in to the enigmatic giant squid have revealed them to have very little genetic diversity.
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