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New 'eye of Sauron' fish species had been hiding in plain sight
Jun 23, 2024Scientists discovered that this piranha-like fish had been masquerading as another species for years.
Mystery surrounds grey squirrel found in 'impossible location'
Jun 8, 2024Conservationists have been left puzzled by the discovery of an invasive species of squirrel on a Scottish island.
Gargantuan prehistoric marine reptile was largest ever to swim in the sea
Apr 19, 2024Paleontologists have identified a huge species of ichthyosaur from fossils found on a British beach.
Weird new species found on seamounts off Easter Island
VIDEO Apr 15, 2024Scientists have discovered more than 50 new species of weird and wonderful creatures in the Pacific depths.
Venomous 'blue dragons' are washing up on beaches in Texas
Feb 17, 2024A strange and rarely seen type of sea creature has been appearing more and more frequently along the coastline.
Some juvenile T. rex fossils are a distinct species of small dinosaur
Jan 3, 2024It is now believed that some of the fossils once thought to be young T. rexes are actually adults of a separate species.
30% of Mexican 'alien' mummies' DNA is from an 'unknown species'
Dec 1, 2023Jaime Maussan is back in the limelight once again, this time claiming that the mummies are 'definitely not human'.
Rare Vangunu giant rat caught on camera for the first time ever
Nov 24, 2023Native to the Solomon Islands, the rat hadn't even been recognized as a real species until relatively recently.
First known fossilized 'terror bird' footprints found in Argentina
Oct 13, 2023The well-preserved tracks were left in the silt by a species of bird that would have made even today's ostriches seem tame.
Scientists recover RNA from an extinct species for the first time
Sep 20, 2023In a world first, scientists have succeeded in recovering RNA molecules from a preserved Tasmanian tiger specimen.
New species of snake has been named after Harrison Ford
Aug 18, 2023The serpent, which was found in the remote mountains of Peru, has been named in homage to Ford's most famous character.
Driver encounters large exotic cat in Welsh village
Jun 18, 2023The animal, which was standing at the side of the road, closely resembled a lynx or other species of wild cat.
Eerie 'phantom jellyfish' filmed off the coast of Antarctica
Mar 2, 2023A rare and fascinating species of jellyfish has been spotted during recent efforts to explore the seas of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Tiny insect uses its butt to shoot pee droplets at superfast speeds
Mar 1, 2023Researchers have discovered that a species of cicada exhibits the first and only known example of 'superpropulsion' in nature.
Extensive fire ant infestation in Hawaii is now largest on record
Nov 14, 2022Authorities in the state have moved to warn residents of the dangers posed by these tiny communal insects.
Could the Tibetan brown bear explain sightings of the Yeti ?
Nov 4, 2022A conservation researcher believes that a rarely seen species of bear could account for sightings of the legendary creature.
Remains of real-life 3-meter-tall 'thunderbird' found in Australia
Oct 5, 2022Palaeontologists have unearthed what is thought to be the leg bones of the largest species of bird to ever live.
Mystery surrounds 'nightmare shark' caught in Australia
Sep 25, 2022A fisherman recently reeled in a rather strange looking shark and nobody is quite sure what species it is.
World's largest moth spotted in the US for the first time
VIDEO Aug 21, 2022A species of moth with a wingspan of up to 14 inches has been spotted by a professor in Washington state.
Major new project aims to resurrect the Tasmanian tiger
Aug 16, 2022The new multi-million dollar endeavor will attempt to bring the extinct species back to life via genetic restoration.
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