A new groundsnake species from New Guinea, *Lielaphis slashi*, has been named after Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash due to his lifelong interest in reptiles.
Scientists have formally announced the groundbreaking discovery of a new wild cat species, an event that marks the first such identification in over a century. ...
A new frog species, *Adenomera varcena*, has been discovered in the Amazon's flooded forests, identified by DNA and unique calls, highlighting hidden biodiversity and conservation challenges.
UK wasp populations are noticeably lower this summer, with scientists linking the decline to extreme weather, including temperature swings and heatwaves, which may also be causing smaller wasp sizes.
Galápagos giant daisies have repeatedly evolved similar leaf shapes for heat tolerance using different genetic tools, with new species potentially forming.
Galápagos giant daisies have repeatedly evolved similar heat-tolerant leaf shapes using different genetic pathways, demonstrating parallel evolution.
Conservationists in Kenya have successfully reintroduced a rare antelope species, the sitatunga, into a national park, marking a significant step in bolstering ...
Scientists have discovered a new spider species, *Pikelinia floydmuraria*, in Colombia that hunts prey six times its size and lives on walls, helping control urban pests.
An international study reveals that integrated land-use planning can reduce development's impact on biodiversity by 15% and cut carbon loss by 19%, offering a framework for balancing conservation, agriculture, and renewable energy needs.
A new study reveals that the ability of fish to feed on hard surfaces spurred a significant burst of reef fish evolution around 50 million years ago, leading to increased biodiversity.