A recent study of gelatinous marine creatures revealed a curious ability in which two animals fuse and function as a single ...

Meet the leaf sheep, a cute little animal-plant hybrid that can photosynthesize to generate extra energy within its body.

Dec. 27, 2024 — The creation of more fox-free safe havens and greater collaboration between government and landowners is needed to ensure the survival of a species of wallaby, an expert argues.

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In 2025, scientists discovered — or rediscovered — a number of fascinating animal and plant species, including moray eels and more.

These wild wonders were among the hundreds of previously unknown species of animals, plants and fungi that scientists named and described for the first time in 2024, expanding our surprisingly ...

While such technology has the potential to increase efficiency across many fields, some researchers have voiced concerns that ...

Biodiversity in the City: Designing Urban Spaces for Humans and Animals Nov. 15, 2024 — Animals and plants also live and thrive on public squares. This creates opportunities for greater ...

From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024.

This creature's large fangs earned it the name Hylomys macarong, or vampire hedgehog – a new species of soft-furred hedgehog identified in 2024 (Credit: Alexei V Abramov) Thousands of new ...

Feral cats kill more than 1.5 billion native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs each year. (University of South Australia) Red imported fire ants could cost Australia $22 billion by the 2040s ...