Insects in South America Produce Nature's Highest-Pitch Calling Songs

Insects in South America Produce Nature's Highest-Pitch Calling Songs

The insects have only recently been discovered, inhabit Colombia and Ecuador

Previously Unknown Stick Insect Species Found in China's Forests

Previously Unknown Stick Insect Species Found in China's Forests

These insects have a very long and slender body, are very well camouflaged

Researchers Find Emerald-Faced Lizard in Ecuador

Researchers Find Emerald-Faced Lizard in Ecuador

The newly discovered species inhabits forests in this part of the world

Pinocchio Rex: Long-Lost and Long-Snouted Cousin of T. Rex Found

Pinocchio Rex: Long-Lost and Long-Snouted Cousin of T. Rex Found

This dinosaur species walked the Earth over 66 million years ago, specialists say

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2014
Previously Unknown Crustaceans Found Living on Whale Bones in Antarctica

Previously Unknown Crustaceans Found Living on Whale Bones in Antarctica

These newly discovered crustaceans measure just 0.15 inches (3.7 millimeters) in length

New Fiery-Red Coral Species Found in the Peruvian Pacific

New Fiery-Red Coral Species Found in the Peruvian Pacific

The newly-discovered coral species is now referred to as Psammogorgia hookeri

Newly-Discovered Marsupials Drop Dead After Mating, Researchers Say

Newly-Discovered Marsupials Drop Dead After Mating, Researchers Say

The males experience a deadly rise in stress hormone levels during mating season

Humongous “Snot” Jellyfish Washes Ashore in Tasmania

Humongous “Snot” Jellyfish Washes Ashore in Tasmania

Researchers have reasons to believe the creature belongs to a previously unknown species

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2014
Remote Rainforest Found Using Google Earth Is in Dire Need of Protection

Remote Rainforest Found Using Google Earth Is in Dire Need of Protection

Specialists say the forest must be declared a protected area without delay

Picture of the Day: Baby Olinguito Doesn't Seem to Like Being Handled

Picture of the Day: Baby Olinguito Doesn't Seem to Like Being Handled

The species was recently discovered in the Andes, looks utterly adorable

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 30th, 2013
New Humpback Dolphin Species Documented in Australian Waters

New Humpback Dolphin Species Documented in Australian Waters

These marine mammals have an odd hump under their dorsal fin, researchers explain

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 29th, 2013
“Lost World” Found in Australia’s Remote Cape York Peninsula

“Lost World” Found in Australia’s Remote Cape York Peninsula

Three new vertebrate species have thus far been documented in this area

4 New Species of Legless Lizards Documented in California

4 New Species of Legless Lizards Documented in California

The lizards look very much like snakes, wildlife researchers say

Recently Discovered Snail Species Has a Transparent Shell

Recently Discovered Snail Species Has a Transparent Shell

These snails inhabit one of Croatia's deepest caves

New Species of Skin-Eating Fungus Is Killing Fire Salamanders in the Netherlands

New Species of Skin-Eating Fungus Is Killing Fire Salamanders in the Netherlands

The salamander population had dropped to 4% of its original level

Watch: New Walking Shark Species Discovered in Indonesia

Watch: New Walking Shark Species Discovered in Indonesia

The shark measures just 27 inches (68.5 centimeters) in length, is harmless to humans

Previously Undocumented Glue-Spitting Worm Species Discovered in Vietnam

Previously Undocumented Glue-Spitting Worm Species Discovered in Vietnam

These creatures used glue-like spit to immobilize their prey

 
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