Scientists have unearthed the fossil remains of three new species of prehistoric winged reptile in Morocco.
It turns out that there may be more to China's endangered red panda than meets the eye.
A new species of tyrannosaur that roamed the Earth 80 million years ago has been unearthed in Canada.
A gargantuan funnel-web spider that is double the normal size for its species has been discovered in Australia.
Remarkable silk structures created by an unknown species of spider have been puzzling scientists for years.
Every now and again, someone manages to sneak a fictitious species into a distinguished scientific journal.
Around 300,000 years ago there were at least nine species of human on Earth, but now there is only one.
This incredible species of bird from the Amazon can belt out a call so loud that it can damage your eardrums.
A previously unknown species of microscopic creature has been discovered perfectly preserved in amber.
Scientists have discovered a new microscopic worm species in one of the oldest lakes in North America.
A new species of electric eel found in the waters of the Amazon basin is capable of delivering up to 850 volts.
The remarkable discovery has reignited the debate over which hominim species gave rise to modern humans.
An unprecedented procedure could help to ensure the continued survival of the critically endangered species.
Not only is the fossil a new species but it is also the earliest known Stegosaurus specimen ever discovered.
Palaeontologists have identified the fossil remains of an enormous species of penguin that lived in New Zealand.
Scientists have identified an extinct species of giant parrot that weighed 15lbs and stood up to 3ft in height.
Scientists have discovered a new type of shark that is so small that it is possible to hold it in your hand.
A thigh bone found in a Crimean cave belonged to a huge species of bird that was as heavy as a polar bear.
A new study has reignited the debate over the mysterious line drawings and why they were created.
An evolutionary biologist has outlined what is likely to happen when people start living full-time on Mars.