Imagine exploring a cave system and discovering not one, or two, but more than 10 new species! Scientists working in Cambodia have done just that.
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A newly described fish species from Papua New Guinea is named after Darth Vader for its purplish-black color.
Scientists found the frogs in a rugged part of the Andes Mountains.
Meet a new manta ray, a long-tailed mouse opossum, and other amazing species!
Zeeshan Mirza has helped describe more than 60 species of snakes, tarantulas, and other species in India.
The new species include a pygmy pipefish, a guitar shark, and a squat lobster.
Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute used a remotely operated vehicle to explore the seafloor, where they discovered surprising creatures.
A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.
Scientists on an ocean expedition to the Southeast Pacific discovered a new underwater mountain and up to 100 new species, including fantastical and rare creatures.