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A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.

Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024

A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.

New ghost shark species with unusually long nose discovered in deep seas off New Zealand

A newly discovered ghost shark species in New Zealand showcases distinct features, emphasizing the importance of studying under-researched marine life.

Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast

A new species of sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, has been discovered in the deep sea, revealing the unexplored life forms of the ocean's depths.

Blob-Headed Fish Sets New Standard Of Fishy Blobbiness | Defector

The discovery of the blob-headed fish adds a new contender to the quirky category of blobby fish, potentially overshadowing the famous blobfish.

A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

The Alto Mayo region of Peru yielded 27 new species during a 38-day expedition, highlighting its unexpected biodiversity.

Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024

A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.

New ghost shark species with unusually long nose discovered in deep seas off New Zealand

A newly discovered ghost shark species in New Zealand showcases distinct features, emphasizing the importance of studying under-researched marine life.

Marine biologists discover new sea slug species off Pacific coast

A new species of sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, has been discovered in the deep sea, revealing the unexplored life forms of the ocean's depths.

Blob-Headed Fish Sets New Standard Of Fishy Blobbiness | Defector

The discovery of the blob-headed fish adds a new contender to the quirky category of blobby fish, potentially overshadowing the famous blobfish.
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#deep-sea

Scientists discovered the strangest sea slug in the ocean

Bathydevius caudactylus is a newly discovered bioluminescent sea slug, uniquely adapted to life in the deep ocean's midnight zone.

Glowing sea slug behaves like a jellyfish, lizard, and Venus flytrap

A newly identified nudibranch, Bathydevius caudactylus, is the first of its kind discovered at depths of 1,000-4,000 meters.

Scientists discovered the strangest sea slug in the ocean

Bathydevius caudactylus is a newly discovered bioluminescent sea slug, uniquely adapted to life in the deep ocean's midnight zone.

Glowing sea slug behaves like a jellyfish, lizard, and Venus flytrap

A newly identified nudibranch, Bathydevius caudactylus, is the first of its kind discovered at depths of 1,000-4,000 meters.
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#paleontology

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

Enigmatic Dinosaur Skull Sparks Debate over Tyrannosaur Evolution

Scientists believe they have discovered a new species of tyrannosaur that is the closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex ever known.
The skull of the new species, named Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, has distinct differences from T. rex, including a longer and thinner jaw and more ridges behind the eye socket.

Discovery of closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex' sheds light on the mystery of these predators

Scientists have discovered a new relative of Tyrannosaurus rex called Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, which sheds light on the diversity and size of these predators.
The new tyrannosaur Mcraeensis may have lived between 71 and 73 million years ago, five to seven million years before T. rex.

Germany: Bavarian pterosaur fossil gives evolutionary clues DW 11/19/2024

The discovery of Skiphosoura bavarica sheds light on the evolution of pterosaurs, highlighting previously unknown traits and behaviors.

Enigmatic Dinosaur Skull Sparks Debate over Tyrannosaur Evolution

Scientists believe they have discovered a new species of tyrannosaur that is the closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex ever known.
The skull of the new species, named Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, has distinct differences from T. rex, including a longer and thinner jaw and more ridges behind the eye socket.

Discovery of closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex' sheds light on the mystery of these predators

Scientists have discovered a new relative of Tyrannosaurus rex called Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, which sheds light on the diversity and size of these predators.
The new tyrannosaur Mcraeensis may have lived between 71 and 73 million years ago, five to seven million years before T. rex.
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#deep-sea-research

Underwater mountain discovered with 20 never-before-seen species

A new underwater mountain has been discovered at Nazca Ridge, revealing at least 20 new species and emphasizing the need for ocean exploration.

Scientists unveil decades-long research about the deep-diving 'mystery mollusc'

Bathydevius caudactylus is a newly discovered nudibranch living at extreme ocean depths, highlighting the mysteries of deep-sea ecosystems.

New Zealand scientists discover new ghost shark' species

A new species of ghost shark named Harriotta avia has been discovered, thriving in Australia's and New Zealand's deep waters.

Underwater mountain discovered with 20 never-before-seen species

A new underwater mountain has been discovered at Nazca Ridge, revealing at least 20 new species and emphasizing the need for ocean exploration.

Scientists unveil decades-long research about the deep-diving 'mystery mollusc'

Bathydevius caudactylus is a newly discovered nudibranch living at extreme ocean depths, highlighting the mysteries of deep-sea ecosystems.

New Zealand scientists discover new ghost shark' species

A new species of ghost shark named Harriotta avia has been discovered, thriving in Australia's and New Zealand's deep waters.
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Calif. scientists astounded by discovery of mystery deep sea species

Scientists have discovered a new species of sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the deep waters of Monterey Bay.

Meet 7 newly described frog species, all named after Star Trek characters

Seven newly identified frog species in Madagascar are named after Star Trek captains due to their unique, futuristic-sounding calls.

More than 100 never-before-seen species found off the coast of Chile

Over 100 new species may be found in the newly discovered underwater mountain.
Scientists found four new seamounts with distinct ecosystems, with one reaching 3,530 meters in height.

World's largest deep-sea reef is discovered off the coast of Florida

Scientists discover the world's largest deep-sea coral reef stretching nearly 311 miles along the US coast.
The discovery was made through submersible dives and sonar mapping surveys.

Kew Gardens reveals its top 10 plants and fungi discovered in 2023

Scientists from Kew Gardens discovered 74 plants and 15 fungi new to science last year.
At least one of these species is already extinct.

New species of 'unusually large' alligator-like lizard discovered in treetops of Mexico

A new species of alligator-like lizard has been discovered in southern Mexico after years of searching.
The Coapilla arboreal alligator lizard was found during five separate expeditions and is a previously unknown species.

Recently discovered 8-eyed 'Satan' tarantula, 'cryptic' viper will haunt your nightmares

A new species of tarantula with a bad temperament has been discovered in the mountains of Ecuador.
The spider, named Psalmopoeus satanas or Satan tarantula, has unique physical features and is venomous.
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