World’s Last Woolly Mammoths Offer New Clues on Their Extinction; Freak Event Could Be the Cause of Species Demise

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.01.2024 20:06 PM

A genome study provides new evidence of what doomed the last woolly mammoths on Earth. Learn more about it in this article.

2MM Bright Metallic Blue Ant Discovered in India Identified as New Species

06.04.2024 03:31 AM

A 2-millimeter metallic blue ant was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's remote Siang Valley while researchers surveyed the area. Continue reading to learn the full story.

100-Million-Year-Old Fossils From Australia Reveal Three New Species of Monotreme

05.27.2024 03:20 AM

Three new species of monotreme were discovered and one looked like a combination of platypus and echina so it was dubbed "echidnapus." Continue reading to learn more.

Animal Litter Size: Which Species Produces the Most Offspring at One Time?

05.01.2024 08:50 AM

Some animal species give birth to huge numbers of offspring at once. Read the article to find out more.

How Does Animal Instinct Work? Exploring Learned Behaviors of Different Species

04.15.2024 06:30 AM

Scientists explore how animals gain the ability to learn either naturally or instinctively. Read the article to learn more about it.

Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say

03.28.2024 03:00 AM

Modern humans are distinct from Neanderthals, according to experts. Continue reading to learn more. Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say (Photo: Pexels/Gratisography) Modern humans are often compared to Neanderthals, with the latter usually considered inferior.

New Species of Ghost Shark With Glow in the Dark Eyes, Feather-Like Fins Found in the Andaman Sea [Study]

03.22.2024 11:04 AM

There is now a total of 54 species of ghost shark after a new one was discovered. Continue reading to learn more.

Most Voracious Animals: What Species on Earth Eat the Most Food?

03.11.2024 05:40 AM

There are members of the animal kingdom which eat a lot due to several factors such as their size, diet, and digestive system. Read the article to learn more about them.

Animals Used in Research: What Species Are Commonly Studied in Laboratories?

02.20.2024 07:02 AM

In conducting research studies, animal models are chosen based on their relevance to the human conditions that are being studied. Read the article to find out more.

Mummified Animals in the 1800s Used To Study Evolution and Transformation, But Claims Weren’t Proven True

02.20.2024 04:50 AM

The debate regarding whether animals could become new species was on fire even before Charles Dawin published his acclaimed book. Read to learn more.

Kew Gardens Names Mysterious Species of Fungi, Orchids, Carnivorous Plants New to Biology

01.12.2024 03:40 AM

Several new species were discovered and named by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Continue reading to learn more.

Huge 15-Foot Sea Creature Remains Found Washed Up on Sandbank; Mysterious Species Turns Out To Be Long Basking Shark

01.10.2024 23:43 PM

A massive basking shark spanning 15 feet was found washed up over a sandbank. Read to learn more. Last January 5, the remains of a huge sea creature spanning 15 feet in length was found washed up over a sanbank.

When Did Homo Sapiens First Appear?

12.24.2023 00:30 AM

The origins of homo sapiens has widely remained a mystery. Read to learn more. For several generations, paleoanthropologists have been puzzled by the origins of Homo sapiens, our species.

Earth's Most Alien-Looking Place? Socotra Houses Exotic Alien Species, Nearly Extinct Trees

12.17.2023 21:51 PM

Socotra, the most alien-looking place on Earth, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Read to learn more.

Young Conservationist Embarks on Journey To Save Glow Worms As Insect Sees Significant Declines in UK

10.29.2023 00:50 AM

Over a thousand glow worms were released in the past two years in the conservationist's living laboratory. Read to learn more.

Numbers of Animals on Earth: How Many Species Have Ever Existed?

10.12.2023 10:00 AM

Scientists estimate that there have been approximately 4.5x10^27 animals ever on Earth. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Scotland's Wildlife Faces New Threat As Presence of 'Alien' Species Increases, Warns Study

10.07.2023 02:44 AM

Researchers have identified 171 new problem species, including raccoons, muntjac deer, and mussels, most likely to cause havoc in Scotland. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Wildfire Once Led to Global Mass Extinction; How Likely Is This Disaster To Happen Again?

08.18.2023 22:14 PM

An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.

New Species of Blind, Colorless Daddy Longlegs Spiders Found in Australia's Arid West and Réunion Island

08.11.2023 03:11 AM

Scientists discovered two new species of blind and colorless daddy longlegs spiders, highlighting importance of biodiversity discovery. Read the article to learn more.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Redtail Garra Fish Emerges as New Species, Defying Conventional Perception

07.15.2023 01:01 AM

Scientists classify new fish species popular in the aquarium trade, found in limited numbers along Thailand and Myanmar border. Read the article to learn more details.

Deadlier Than Sharks: Humans Are More Dangerous Than Natural Predators

06.30.2023 23:39 PM

A new research reveals the role of humans in dominating the food chain by using or trading the world’s animals, making us deadlier than predators like sharks. Continue reading the article to find out more.