The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species ...

The king cobra stands out due to its unique genus, enormous size, and specialized diet. Not a true cobra, it differs from ...

While pelicans are familiar to the public — they are often seen in zoos and are known for their distinctive large beaks — the ...

Ifham Nizam  A groundbreaking study has revealed that a population of bats in Sri Lanka, previously thought to belong to an existing species, is actually a distinct species altogether. Scientists have ...

From octopuses to snails, the complicated molluscan family tree has now been mapped in unprecedented detail, researchers report. This includes sequences for 13 new complete genomes from across the ...

Animal antics have captured public attention and viral views across the U.S. in the last few years with the advent of ...

Then, they searched previously published research for mentions of each species’ established activity pattern: nocturnal, ...

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species ...

A University of Rhode Island-led team has gathered photographic data on daily mammalian activity, studying 445 total species ...

Close up view of "Wooly Devil." This is the first new genus and species of plant discovered in a National Park in over 50 ...

The black-necked crane, a first-class national protected wild animal in China, is officially designated as the "City Bird" of ...

The construction of the Balbina hydroelectric dam in the Brazilian Amazon led to the loss of seven endemic fish species in ...