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First known fossilized 'terror bird' footprints found in Argentina
10-13-2023 |
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The well-preserved tracks were left in the silt by a species of bird that would have made even today's ostriches seem tame.
Enigmatic new snake discovered... but it may already be dead
10-5-2023 | 2
Researchers outline a new study that identified a mysterious type of snake from Zimbabwe as a new species.
Scientists recover RNA from an extinct species for the first time
9-20-2023 | 2
In 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
8-18-2023 | 2
The 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
6-18-2023 | 4
The 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
3-2-2023 | 2
A 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
3-1-2023 | 4
Researchers have discovered that a species of cicada exhibits the first and only known example of 'superpropulsion' in nature.
Envisaging the year 1 million: cyborgs vs 'holdout humans' ?
12-4-2022 | 6
The University of Oxford's Anders Sandberg looks at what might happen if our species survives for another one million years.
8 billion people: how evolution has made our species so successful
11-20-2022 | 9
Humans have dominated the planet in a way no other life form has ever done - but for how long is this sustainable ?
Could the Tibetan brown bear explain sightings of the Yeti ?
11-4-2022 | 18
A 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
10-5-2022 | 9
Palaeontologists 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
9-25-2022 | 17
A fisherman recently reeled in a rather strange looking shark and nobody is quite sure what species it is.
Should we even be attempting to bring back the thylacine ?
9-4-2022 | 22
Just like in Jurassic Park, playing god with the fate of extinct species could cause more problems than it solves.
World's largest moth spotted in the US for the first time
VIDEO 8-21-2022 | 5
A 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
8-16-2022 | 12
The new multi-million dollar endeavor will attempt to bring the extinct species back to life via genetic restoration.
New species of deep-sea isopod discovered
8-10-2022 | 2
An international group of scientists has identified a new species of giant isopod - and it's pretty big.
Giant snails put Florida town into quarantine
VIDEO 7-3-2022 | 1
An invasive species of giant snail has resulted in restrictions being placed on the area.
'Extinct' giant tortoise found alive on Galapagos Islands
6-12-2022 | 7
Scientists have discovered a tortoise belonging to a species thought to have died out 100 years ago.
What exactly is it that makes us smarter than other animals?
5-31-2022 | 15
Unlike other species, we can make vaccines, send probes to other worlds and build skyscrapers.
Hybrid 'mystery monkey' has been discovered in Borneo
5-6-2022 | 2
The unorthodox primate is believed to be a cross between two other (distantly related) species.
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