Nearly 140 new species confirmed in 2024 by California Academy of SciencesScientists discovered 138 new species in 2024, emphasizing the urgent need to conserve Earth's biodiversity amid a rising extinction crisis.
After more than 20 years of study, scientists are ready to say what they found off Monterey's coastA newly discovered nudibranch, Bathydevius caudactylus, is the first known sea slug to inhabit the deep ocean's midnight zone.
New creature with 'blade-shaped fangs' discovered in a Thailand caveThe discovery of a new snake species with unique adaptations, named the Cave Kukri Snake, showcases its blade-like fangs and climbing abilities on vertical rock faces.
New creature with red eyes found in 4,600-foot 'high-altitude' forestA new species of gecko, called the Valparai dwarf gecko, has been discovered in India's evergreen forests.
Tiny deep-sea squid spotted protecting giant eggs may be a new speciesA new deep-sea squid species was discovered due to its unique reproductive habits, devoting more resources to fewer and larger eggs than traditional deep-sea squids.