Biologist Unveils Stunning Blue Gecko, Dubs the Discovery 'Vangoghgi'
Cnemapsis vangoghi was found during one such exploration, after the flash of indigo and mustard yellow which caught Agarawl's eye.
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New Species of Owl Discovered on Tiny Island off African Coast - And it was Named After 'Unflinching' Park Ranger
A new species of owl was documented as unique to an island-and was named after a local ranger who used to sell parrots to the pet trade.
Fungi Species New to Science Discovered in Scottish Highlands
A species native to Greenland, another to Antarctica, a new species, and the rarest in the UK were found in the survey of remote highlands.
Scientists Had Never Seen This Elusive Whale Alive-Until Now
While carcasses had been examined, living Sat's beaked whales had never been seen, but are now thought to travel to warmer climates sometimes
'Fantastic' Finding Uncovers Silent Frog Species That 'Doesn't Croak, Chirp, Sing or Ribbit'
This frog doesn't croak or call, but rather a series of spines on its throat may act like Frog-Braile for species ID.
World's Largest Prehistoric Flower Preserved in Amber is Stunning Reminder of Nature's Beauty -LOOK
This 1.1 inch flower incased in amber was found 150 years ago, but a re-examination found pollen samples which proved its modern lineage.
More Than 5,000 Ocean Species Entirely New to Science Discovered by English Expedition in Pacific
5,000 new marine species have been discovered by an English expedition in the Pacific, including strange shellfish and carnivorous sponges.
The Story of How Rapa Nui Lost its Flowering Trees, But Humans Ensured its Survival
If you're the kind of person who likes rare things, then the toromiro tree would be a truly exceptional addition to your ornamental garden.
Aussie Man Invents Weapon in War Against Invasive Asparagus Fern-The 'Asparagus Assassin'
The assassin is used to tunnel down to the crown of the roots, encircle it, and then saw away all the connecting roots.
Deep Sea Octopus Nursery With 4 New Species Confirmed by Marine Biologists
At the hatchery, the females were photographed incubating their eggs with their suckers pointing out as a defense strategy.
'New Species' of Frog With Fangs Hunts Crabs Even Though it's No Bigger Than a Quarter
"Many frogs in this genus are giant, weighing up to two pounds. At the large end, this new species weighs about the same as a dime."
Australian Scientists Manage to Identify 1,100 Species in their Backyards, Highlighting Value of Urban Biodiversity.
If you went out into the backyard of a house in a major metropolitan area, how many species would you expect to find there?
Dog Nurses Two Endangered Tiger Cubs in Russia
Two Siberian tiger cubs abandoned in Russia by their mother have found an unusual wet nurse — a wrinkled, sand-colored Shar Pei dog. The dog, found at a local dog training club nurses and grooms the cubs as if they were her own.
Russia Takes Big Step to Save Rarest Big Cats
The Amur leopard was thrown a lifeline last week with the establishment of a new national park in Russia to help protect the world's rarest wild cat. Fewer than 40 Amur leopards are believed to exist in the wild. The majority of those currently reside in the new Land of the Leopard National Park, thanks to funds from the Russian government.
Russia Takes Big Step to Save Rarest Big Cats
The Amur leopard was thrown a lifeline yesterday with the establishment of a new national park in Russia, announced by the World Wildlife Fund, to help protect the world's rarest wild cat. Fewer than 40 Amur leopards are believed to exist in the wild. The majority of those currently reside in the new Land of the Leopard National Park, which will be operated with funds from the Russian government.
Thai Prime Minister Announces End to Ivory Trade
With the threat of sanctions against her country looming, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today pledged to end ivory trade in Thailand, seizing a key opportunity to stem global wildlife trafficking. It was the first time the Thai government has said publicly that it would take steps to end ivory trade.
Fishermen Rescue Rare Whale From Nets Thanks to New Training Program
An extremely rare type of whale has been saved from almost certain death thanks to a WWF training program for Pakistani tuna fishermen.
Actor Jared Leto Becomes Global Wildlife Ambassador for WWF
Academy Award-winning actor, musician and director Jared Leto was this month named WWF Global Ambassador to bring attention to wildlife poaching across Africa and Asia.
EPA Debuts Bee-Protective Pesticide Warning Labels
To protect bees and other pollinators, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed new pesticide labels that prohibit use of some neonicotinoid pesticide products where bees are present. The new labels will have a bee hazard icon and precautions about the spray drift precautions, but environmentalists say they will push the agency to remove these pesticides from the market altogether.
Flying Squirrel as Big As a Cat Discovered in Himalayas, 'One of the least known mammals on Earth'
A reexamination of one of the world's rarest mammals finds it's actually three distinct species, that like in the Himalayas, and Yunnan.
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