Dredged up by Helene, 'magical' eastern hellbender now proposed for endangered species status
After the eastern hellbender was devastated by Tropical Storm Helene, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service has proposed to ...
Eastern hellbender salamander, native to Tennessee, could soon gain federal protections
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Thursday announced its plan to add the eastern hellbender salamander to the nation’s ...
From 'Vampire' Hedgehogs to Eyelash Vipers: 234 new species found in the Greater Mekong region
Discoveries include a dragon lizard that "could play in 'Game of Thrones'," according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund ...
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WWF report highlights 234 new species discovered in the Greater Mekong region
With many of the species already under threat of extinction from human activities, WWF is calling on governments in the ...
This Creature’s ‘Sexual Parasitism’ Strategy Will Give You Nightmares
Distinguished by its unusual morphology and a reproductive system based on "sexual parasitism," the anglerfish represents a ...
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Greater Mekong serves up 234 new species in a year, from fanged hedgehog to diva viper
By Carolyn Cowan The dense tropical forests, isolated mountain peaks and limestone karst caverns of the Greater Mekong region ...
WWF lists more than 200 new species discovered in South-East Asia
A soft furred hedgehog, a high-altitude crocodile newt and a keelback snake are some of the of the 234 new species to have ...
Unlocking Primate Evolution: How a Complete Timetree Changes Everything
Recent scientific efforts have advanced the development of a comprehensive primate evolutionary timetree, filling significant ...
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Frogfish lure their prey with a built-in fishing rod and bait
Uncover how frogfish use unique fins and neurons for ingenious hunting, revealing insights into evolution and biology.
Eagle-vehicle crashes not rare in the U.P.
By John Pepin Michigan Department of Natural Resources Earlier this week, along a snow-covered highway near the ...
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Endangered seabirds return to Pacific island after century-long absence
Small seabirds skim the open ocean at night, patting their legs on the surface as they hunt for small fish. Now, for the first time in more than 100 years, endangered Polynesian storm petrels ...
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More than 230 new species found in biodiversity hotspot in Southeast Asia
New species in Southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region are already facing threats from habitat degradation and illegal wildlife trade ...