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New Ancestral Pterosaur Species Couldn’t Fly
Flying dinosaurs almost sound like an oxymoron. Monster Reptiles seem like the last thing that can fly, but they started from something small and earthly.
You probably wouldn't have wanted to be there when a barrage of…
A study sounds the alarm over the decline of reptile species around the world
A study conducted by NatureServe, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Conservation International has revealed that one-fifth of all reptile species in the world are threatened…
Marvel at fascinating species at OBX Lizard Land in North Carolina
As a child, what did you want to be…
Lawsuit leads to critical habitats for endangered species in the Pacific
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service will designate critical habitats for 23 endangered species in the Pacific through a legal agreement with the Center for Biological Diversity.
The nonprofit environmental advocacy group…
Temblor legless lizard moves closer to California endangered species protection
SACRAMENTO, California— The California Department of Fish and Wildlife today advised that the legless lizard Temblor is headed for protection under the state's endangered species law. The action came in response to a petition from the…
Species of ‘lizard’ gang-raped in Maharashtra, 4 defendants arrested
Mumbai: A a very strange case has been revealed from Maharashtra. Four people have been arrested for allegedly raping a Bengal monitor lizard (monitor lizard) at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve near the village of Gothane in the state. The…
Fort Worth Zoo’s Rick Hudson advocates species survival and recovery
Growing up in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Rick Hudson had no shortage of unique creatures to catch when he was young.
If there was anything in his path that was crawling, jumping, or sliding, he probably brought it with…
Georgia wildlife officials warn of invasive lizard species
IN WASHINGTON, I AM AIXA DIAZ. ALL NEW THIS MORNING...GEORGIA WILDLI FE OFFICIALS ASK YOU TO BE ATTENTIVE TO *THESE - *INVASIVE LIZARDS...SPOTTED HERE IN THE R OU REGION. THE DEPARTMENT OF…
Georgians urged to report invasive giant lizard species from South America
article Argentine Black and White Tegu (Stan Kirkland/Florida FWC) Georgia wildlife officials are asking the public to be on the lookout for a wild South American lizard setting foot in the Peach State. Over the past four years,…
3D Printed Turtle Shells Could Help Save This Endangered Species
If you're wandering around the Mojave Desert and come across a desert tortoise, don't dig too close to the creature — you might find yourself covered in a surprise spray of artificial grape fluid. It would be because this turtle is a 3D…
Australia has declared that at least 130 species are in need of international protection
Nearly 130 native Australian reptiles targeted by foreign wildlife traffickers will be added to a global convention, which the Morrison government and conservationists say will end the "cruel and repugnant" trade.
Protect reptiles…
New Salandit and Salazzle species are coming to Pokémon GO today
| The All-Hands Rocket Retreat event began in Pokemon GO. It has produced a new wave of Shadow Pokémon including Shadow Alolan Rattata, Shadow Alolan Sandshrew, Shadow Alolan Exeggutor, Shadow Sudowoodo, Shadow Girafarig, and Shadow…
Thousands of Undiscovered Mammal Species May Be Hidden in Plain Sight
Taxonomythe study of the relationships between living organisms as species, has been around since the 1700s. Although scientists and philosophers have long debated what makes a species a species, taxonomists treat each species as a…
Biden’s budget jeopardizes key programs to protect and recover endangered species
WASHINGTON—Despite an overall increase of $86.4 million for endangered species conservation, President Biden's fiscal year 2023 budget request, released today, still falls short of what is needed to stem the loss of our country's…
BLM takes action to protect endangered species in Panoche Hills
MARINA, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management's Central Coast Field Office is taking action to protect the habitat of the endangered blunt-nosed leopard lizard by temporarily restricting vehicle access to the Panoche…
Illustrated guide to species to look for in spring 2022
Artwork by Jane Kim, Ink Dwell
Text and research by Bay Nature staff.
Spring life. In the Bay Area, humans like to congregate outdoors, sometimes with a cocktail in a garden or with a water bladder along a trail, when warmer weather and…
Conservation efforts must cross borders to save endangered species • Earth.com
Due to global warming, many plant and animal species are migrating from their original habitats, increasing the likelihood of local and global extinctions. A series of studies of endangered species living on the border of Vietnam and…
Here are 10 of the most pesky invasive species in Greater Houston – Houston Public Media
Many invasive species threaten ecological systems and native species in Greater Houston and Texas.
In Greater Houston, we are used to people coming from all over the country and around the world for jobs and other reasons. And these…
This Star Wars Species Is Never Actually Named In The Skywalker Saga
The Ewoks were a species of teddy bear-like aliens who lived in trees who were convinced by Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and his retinue that they should team up to fight off the invading death machines of the Earth. evil…
Recently Unearthed Skull With Knife-Like Teeth Could Be New Species of Basilosaurus
Researchers digging in Peru's Ocucaje desert have uncovered the skull of an enormous marine predator thought to be the ancestor of modern whales and dolphins.Four feet long (1.2 meters) and lined with knife-like teeth, the skull appears to…
Iconic T Rex split into 3 species? Please
The skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. not…
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The king cobra is probably a “royal family” of four species
Herpetologists have long wondered how the king cobra, which weaves through the vast Asian landscapes, got separated by seemingly inscrutable divisions such as the Himalayas might be a single species. It also intrigued them that the…
SXSW 2022 – Austin Biotech Startup Colossal Wants To Bring Back Lost Species: A Mammoth…
The team behind Colossal, the firm that wants to bring back the woolly mammoth (Photo by John Davidson)…
Researchers discover new species in critically endangered ecosystem – Florida Museum Science
Researchers working in one of the most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems in the world have discovered a new plant species, castela senticosa, which they recommend designating as endangered. The plant, which grows like a small…
False widow spiders consume protected bat species
Spider-Man and Batman exist in different comic book universes, so it's unlikely they'll ever cross paths, outside of the occasional crossover event. In the real world, however, their animal counterparts sometimes…
The new species of stegosaurus is the oldest discovered in Asia, and possibly in the world
Newswise - A relatively small but fearsome-looking stegosaurus measured about 2.8 meters (9 feet) from nose to tail, but scientists can't say whether the remains are those of an adult or a juvenile.A new species of one of the most…
New research indicates that Tyrannosaurus is actually three species – rex, imperator and…
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Scientists Propose Tyrannosaurus Has Three Species, Not Just “Rex”
WASHINGTON — A group of researchers proposes that Tyrannosaurus, the most famous of all dinosaurs and the ultimate apex predator, actually comprises three species and not just the single T. rex, based on femur and tooth variations among…
Tiny new species of stegosaurus discovered in China
A fossilized Stegosaurus recently discovered in China is the oldest ever found in Asia and may be the oldest in the world.Walking the Earth around 170 million years ago, during the Middle Jurassic Bajocian era, the beast was also small for…
Why safeguarding protected species is vital for net biodiversity gain
Protected species play a vital role in the future of our planet, but many are in decline, threatening our ecosystems and ssafeguarding their existence to protect biodiversity is crucial. Developers should seek expert green advice, early…
Bashanosaurus primitivus roamed the Earth around 168 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic…
A relatively small but fearsome-looking stegosaurus measured about 2.8 meters (9 feet) from nose to tail - but scientists can't say whether the remains are those of an adult or a juvenile.
A new species of one of the most recognizable types…
Controversial New Study Says T. rex Was Actually Three Species
Since its discovery in 1902, there has only been one known type of Tyrannosaurus: the rex.However, a new study indicates that there are three types of Tyrannosaurus, based on differences in the femurs and teeth of the fossils.Scientists are…
Scientists publish first record of false widow spider feeding on protected bat species
Scientists in Galway have released the first record of a noble false widow spider feeding on a protected species of bat in the UK. The new study, titled Webslinger Versus Dark Knight, published in the international journal Ecosphere, shows!-->…
Tyrannosaurus rex could actually be three species
Everyone loves a new dinosaur. We unearth previously unidentified specimens on a semi-regular basis, and the excitement that greets each discovery speaks to the wonder we find in these ancient…
Science News Roundup: Scientists Propose Tyrannosaurus Had Three Species, Not Just…
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Scientists Propose Tyrannosaurus Has Three Species, Not Just "Rex"
A group of researchers propose that Tyrannosaurus, the most famous of all dinosaurs and the ultimate apex…
Tyrannosaurus rex may actually be three separate species
After analyzing the teeth and femurs of 38 T. rex fossils, some researchers propose to reclassify them into three different species, but…
Scientists want to divide Tyrannosaurus rex into three species. not everyone is happy
“Ultimately, to me, this variation is very minor and does not indicate a meaningful biological separation of distinct species that can be defined on the basis of clear, explicit, and consistent differences,” said the paleontologist from the…
T. rex could have had 2 equally terrifying sister species, new research suggests
A new analysis of the bones and teeth of 37 T. rex specimens suggests the dinosaur may have to be grouped into three separate species - with the fearsome predator that lived 90 million at 66 million years old, potentially obtaining two…
Bizarre new species of dinosaur discovered in Argentina
Guemesia ochoai could have resembled relatives such as Carnotaurus sastrei (pictured). Credit: © Fred Wierum, under CC BY-SA 4.0 license via Wikimedia Commons
A new dinosaur among an array of "unusual" creatures has been discovered in…
10 endemic species of PHL victims of the ferocity of Odette
At least 10 Philippine species were believed to have been severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) which devastated the Visayas and Mindanao last December, an official with the Department of Environment and Natural…
A new species of Meghalaya lizard named after the Indian army
A new species of Meghalaya Gecko has been recorded from Umroi military station in Ri-Bhoi district of the state by a group of researchers. The new discovery is scientifically named Cyrtodactylus exercitus. Exercitus in Latin means army.…
A new species of lizard found in a military cantonment in Meghalaya named after the Indian army
A new species of lizard discovered by a team of researchers from the Umroi military station in Meghalaya has been named in honor of the bravery of the Indian army.The new species discovered as part of the research team's efforts to uncover…
Professor Keck’s discovery of a sea monster sheds light on marine evolution
Schmitz has been involved in the process of excavating this fossil since 2003. (Courtesy of Martin Sander)
Deep in desert Fossil Hill, Nevada, Lars Schmitz was part of a team that discovered a gigantic new species of marine ichthyosaur -…
Lizard found in Cyprus revealed as unique species
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We need landowners to protect endangered species on their property
Land tenure categories across Australia. The size of the circle represents the percentage covered by each land…
National parks are not enough – we need landowners to protect endangered species on their…
Over the past decade, the protected area for nature in Australia has increased by nearly half. Our national reserve system now covers 20 percent of the country.
This is a positive step for the thousands of species on the brink of…
Why tropical species are more exposed to climate risk
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Predictions indicate that the Madagascar frog Mantella aurantiaca is likely to decline dramatically by…
New ‘incredibly rare’ insect species, leafhopper, found in African rainforest
CAMBRIDGE, England — An incredibly rare new species of insect known as the 'leafhopper' has been discovered in Africa in what experts call a 'once in a lifetime achievement'.
The insect was discovered in the rainforest of Kibale National…
Lawsuit challenges denial of endangered species protection for Florida lizard
MIAMI— The Center for Biological Diversity for follow-up the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for a Trump administration decision to deny the Cedar Key mole skink protection under the Endangered Species Act.The agency…
Nine arrested in protected species bust
Source: Civil GuardThe Guardia Civil has arrested nine people involved in the sale of protected species, all covered by the international CITES agreement. The individuals were all arrested for animal abuse and cash trafficking.Officers…
International trade bans on endangered species tend to help mammals but hurt reptiles | Emory…
Bans on international trade in endangered species generally help mammals improve their status but hurt reptiles, according to a major economic study conducted by Emory University. Scientists progress published research on the impact of…
New species of lizard discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
A team of Indian and Russian researchers have unearthed an unknown group of skink family lizards from Arunachal Pradesh.The team consisted of researchers from the National Center for Biological Sciences, Bangalore (NCBS), Bombay Natural…
Europe’s youngest pangolin
The humerus bone of a new species of pangolin has been discovered in Graunceanu, a famous Pleistocene fossil site in Romania, confirming its existence in Europe.
Further analysis of fossils from one of Eastern Europe's most important…
Invasive Species, Protests, Fires: How Negev Tree Planting Got So Controversial
JTA — Every year on Tu Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings — the tree that more than any other symbolizes Israel's historic reforestation…
How planting a tree in Israel has become controversial – The Forward
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HAIFA, Israel (JTA) — Annually You Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings - the tree that more than…
Invasive species, protests and wildfires: How to plant a tree in Israel has become controversial
HAIFA, Israel (JTA) — Each year, the You Bishvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating trees and plants, Lior Weitz and his wife take their two daughters to plant pine saplings - the tree that more than any other symbolizes!-->…
A fish without gills? Interesting choice. These 7 Endangered Species Inhabit the San Marcos River
But a handful of endangered species that still hang around may follow the mosquitofish's path. Unless humans act quickly to protect habitats and keep them alive and thriving.
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Scientists at the British Museum discover more than 550 new species in 2021
A roly-poly monochromatic beetle. A fan-throated lizard. A rice rat which can be an example of island gigantism. And two crocodile-faced dinosaurs. These are some of the more than 550 species that researchers at the Natural History…
Two species of vultures spotted in Singapore
Black dwarf bees and white bellied sea eagles in Singapore. (Photo / s: Clarence Chua, Kelvin Ow)Singapore's urban and green environment is home to a rich abundance of magnificent wildlife that we don't often see. In our Wildlife Around…
The Natural History Museum describes more than 550 new species in 2021
The largest and by far the most formidable new species to be described this year is a pair of giant carnivorous dinosaurs known as spinosaurs. Discovered by doctoral student Jeremy Lockwood on the Isle of Wight, the predators have been…
New species of bird-like dinosaurs discovered on Isle of Wight
A new genus and species of dromeosaurid dinosaur has been discovered by a team of paleontologists from the University of Bath and the University of Portsmouth.
Reconstruction of the life of Vectiraptor greeni. Image credit: Gabriel…
New Zealand lives up to ‘Land of Lizards’ title as two new species have been discovered
Lizard experts are said to be getting excited over the discovery of two new species, one found in the Mataura Range in Southland.Department of Conservation (Doc) science adviser and lizard survey project leader Dr Jo Monks said genetic!--break-->…
66 bird species documented in Eco Park near Kolkata
The first GPS tagged photographic documentation of bird diversity at Eco Park has been prepared to make it a bird sanctuary for enthusiasts and bird watchers
Over 66 bird species, including resident and migratory, have…
Two new species of lizards discovered on the South Island
ProvidedA skink found in the Mataura Range in Southland last summer is a newly discovered species.Genetic tests have confirmed that two new species of lizards live in two regions of the South Island. A skink and a gecko - found in the…
Two new species of lizards, the gecko and the skink, discovered in the South Island
Mataura chain skink. Photo / Carey KnoxTwo new species of lizards have been discovered in the South Island.Genetic testing has confirmed the new species based on findings made during the Department of Conservation's surveys of alpine areas…
New opossum species named after UWO biologist Greg Adler
Some people are recognized when a grandchild bears their name or a scholarship is created in their honor.
The legacy of biology professor Greg Adler at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh is solidified this week as a new species of…
Azure-tailed lizard species rediscovered on island of Hawaii
Azure Tailed Skink (Photo credit: Gary Miller)
When a former student sent Guillaume Mautz, professor emeritus of biology at the University of Hawaii in Hilo, a snapshot of a lizard believed to be extinct in Hawaii- he was instantly curious.…
Growing population of invasive tegu lizards threatens native Florida species
Invasive tegu lizards are expanding their range in Florida Florida wildlife officials say Argentina's black-and-white tegu population is colonizing further north and they have a big appetite. They are not from the Sunshine State.…
New armored species discovered in Chile had bizarre cocked tail
A new kind of armored vehicle dinosaur discovered in Chile had a cocked tail never seen before in any other dinosaur.About 2 m in size, the small armored dinosaur called the ankylosaurus dates back to the Late Cretaceous Period, around…
New species of dinosaur discovered in Chile with bizarre weapon-shaped tail
Credit: mauricio_alvarez_artA new species of dinosaur characterized by its strange weapon-shaped tail has been discovered in Chile.About two meters in size, the small armored dinosaur of the Ankylosaurus The genus dates from the late…
A new species of hypercarnivorous ichthyosaur identified
A new species of hypercarnivorous ichthyosaur from the Cretaceous, Kyhytysuka sachicarumwas described from a fossil found in Colombia.
life reconstructions of Kyhytysuka sachicarum. Image credit: Dirley Cortes.
Kyhytysuka sachicarum…
Lizard fossil found in western Japan turns out to be new species: researchers
A lower jaw fossil of a new genus and a new species from the Monstersauria group can be seen in this photo provided by the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Nature and Human Activities.
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Ibiza team up to exterminate invasive snakes and save native lizard species
Residents of Ibiza - the Mediterranean island known for its nightlight and nightclub - are working to exterminate an infestation of invasive snakes that threaten its native wall lizard, according to a report.
"This is really serious,"…
Fossil of oldest species of monstersauria lizard found in Hyogo
KOBE - A fossil unearthed in a 110-million-year-old stratum in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture represents a new genus and species of the monstersauria lizard group, a museum has said. It is also the oldest!--googleon:index-->…
5 vulnerable animal species that may surprise you
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) describes their red list as “the world's most comprehensive source of information on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungal and plant species”. IUCN has several…
Komodo dragons hatched at the zoo, a big victory for endangered species | Environment
Herpetologist Craig Pelke has been beaming like a proud new father for about a month now, since the first of…
Queensland researchers studying octopus brains find reef species are smarter and hunt in packs
Building on the success of the documentary My Octopus Teacher, a team of researchers from Queensland studied the brains of octopuses using MRI technology to find out why they are so intelligent.Key points:Queensland researchers studied the…
State protection of endangered species sought for rare central California lizard
McKITTRICK, California.- The Center for Biological Diversity today formally called on the California Fish and Game Commission to protect the legless Temblor lizard under the state's Endangered Species Act.The Temblor legless lizard is a…
Lawsuits have been launched for denial and delay of federal protections to 10 species
WASHINGTON - The Center for Biological Diversity today filed two official notices of intent to sue the US Fish and Wildlife Service for denying or delaying Endangered Species Act protections for 10 species.An opinion accuses the Service of…
Vulnerable lizard species get hot and bothered by the risks …
Despite their ability to withstand high temperatures in their environment, reptiles depend on access to specific thermal environments to optimize various bodily functions. These include metabolism - the conversion of food into energy -…
Tegu Lizard: This invasive species is causing nuisance throughout Florida
The tegu lizard is rapidly spreading throughout Florida and even on the Treasure Coast. So many natural areas, native wildlife, and even Everglades National Park restoration efforts may face critical implications due to the increase in…
Camera captures ‘rarely seen’ species on San Antonio land bridge
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Ibizans team up to exterminate invasive snakes and save native lizard species
According to a report, residents of Ibiza - the Mediterranean island known for its nightlight and nightclub - are working to exterminate an infestation of invasive snakes that threaten its wall lizard.
"It's really serious,"…
Vulnerable lizard species get hot and bothered by rising temperatures
Reptiles probably don't come to mind when you think of species that may be affected by rising global temperatures. After all, as they are often found in hot environments, they are able to withstand high temperatures and can reduce…
South Africa: Vulnerable lizard species are getting hot and bothered by rising temperatures
Reptiles probably don't come to mind when you think of the species that may be affected by rising global temperatures. After all, as they are often found in hot environments, they are able to withstand high temperatures and can reduce…
‘Vital habitat’ at LAX Dunes sees resurgence of endangered native species
LOS ANGELES (KABC) - A vacant coastal property near LAX can get a little noisy, but some of Southern California's most endangered species thrive there.The booming noise on the 200-acre parcel of land above Dockweiler Beach is why the…
Fast-moving species more likely to go extinct
The first lizards and snakes evolved slowly, but eventually became much more diverse than their close relatives, the rhynchocephali, which initially showed rapid evolution. Today there are 10,000 species of squamates, but only 1 of…
Fast-evolving species more likely to go extinct, paleontologists say
"Slow and steady wins the race," according to one new study of lepidosaurs (lizards, snakes, amphisbenes and tuatara) published in the journal Paleontology.
pleurosaurus, a remarkable long-bodied swimming rhynchocephalus who lived during…
The feared extinct species is the only frog with real teeth on its lower jaw – Florida Museum…
In / A new study, biologists have ended a century-old debate by confirming that just one species of frog, out of more than 7,000 living today, has real teeth on its lower jaw. The culprit, a large marsupial frog named Gastrotheca…
Fast-changing species more likely to go extinct, study finds – ScienceDaily
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that rapid change cannot lead to anything.
In a new study on lizards and their relatives, Dr Jorge Herrera-Flores of the Bristol School of Earth Sciences and his colleagues have found that…
New species of dinosaur discovered in Greenland
TORONTO - Researchers have identified a whole new species of dinosaur from well-preserved skulls found in Greenland: a two-legged herbivore that researchers say is the first evidence of a "distinct Greenlandic dinosaur…
Could California Condor ‘Virgin Birth’ save the species?
Virgin birth—which involves the development of an unfertilized egg—has preoccupied humans for eons. And even if it can't occur in mammalsthis appears to be possible in other backbone (vertebrate) animals, such as birds and lizards.A recent…
Herrell hopes the bill will protect the industry from species conservation
Republican United States Representative Yvette Herrell of New Mexico sought to protect industries like oil and gas through a recent bill of what she said were threats posed by federal protections to endangered plant and animal…
One sentence in a book leads researchers to a species not seen in over 100 years
It has been over 100 years since a living mountain skink, Proscelotes aenea, was last spotted. Since then, it has not been clear whether the lizard was extinct or just very good at hiding.
But, thanks to a combination of fieldwork…
Wildlife agencies overturn Trump’s endangered species rules
BILLINGS, Mont. - President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday announced plans to reverse two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protection for endangered plants and wildlife.The proposal to…
Biden administration reverses two reversals of Trump’s Endangered Species Act
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it was reversing two Trump-era rollbacks that limited habitat protections for endangered species.
The first rollback would have allowed the government to deny species protection…
Wildlife agencies to roll back Trump’s rules on endangered species | Montana News
By MATTHEW BROWN, Associated PressBILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - President Joe Biden's administration on Tuesday announced plans to reverse two environmental rollbacks under former President Donald Trump that limited habitat protections for…
Discovery of new species of small fish and lizards in southwest Arkansas
Baby Deinonychus investigates a Sciroseps pawhuskai on the charred remains of a cycad. Credit: Illustration by Brian Engh, http://dontmesswithdinosaurs.com
UW Oshkosh vertebrate paleontologist on the research team.
Two tiny new…
Discovery of new small fish, species of lizards – sciencedaily
Two tiny new species that inhabited part of what is now the southern United States about 100 million years ago have been discovered by a team of researchers that includes a paleontologist from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Joseph…
A new small fish, a species of lizard discovered by a research team that includes paleontologist UW…
Two species that inhabited part of what is now the southern United States about 100 million years ago were discovered thanks to a research team that includes a paleontologist from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh.
Joseph…
Two new species of skinks identified
Praeteropus auxilliger has had its hearing modified by the addition of an additional bone hitherto unknown. Credit:…
Two new species of limeless skinks discovered in Australia
Scientists have identified two new species of snake-shaped burrowing skinks (genus Anomalopus) living in east-central Queensland, eastern Australia.
Anomalopus sp. Image credit: Paul Horner / South Australian Museum / Queensland Museum.…
The new species of gecko is so agile it’s named after Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan's fight scenes require such dexterity from the actor that he appears to be able to play as various agile animals. So much so that a team of scientists named an incredibly fast gecko after the movie star. And, frankly, the…
Meet the Italian wall lizard, NJ’s other invasive species
The spotted lantern continues to be a media darling. As the powers that be ask us to wipe out these pests, they continue to make their way through the Mid-Atlantic and flaunt their beautiful colors in the process.NBC Philadelphia recently…
This species of barnacle can glide around its turtle hosts
Barnacles aren't exactly known for their athleticism, sticking in place for much of their lives. But turtle-riding barnacles are restless travelers.
As adults, turtle barnacles (Chelonibia testudinaria) can move about 1.4…
Threatened species commonly trafficked in Florida
The "Lizard King" is accused in another case of conspiracy to export illegally harvested turtles to China and Japan.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla .-- Trafficking in wildlife, including freshwater and aquatic life, is a…
The new species of ‘dragon chief’ dinosaur was actually the size of a chicken.
An illustration of the new description Pendraig milnerae, the oldest known carnivorous dinosaur in the UK. Next to it are three lizard-like reptiles, known scientifically as the Clevosaurus cambrica. (Image credit: James Robbins)Hail to…
New species of tardigrade (water bear) found in 16-million-year-old Dominican amber
Artistic reconstruction of Paradoryphoribius chronocaribbeus gen. and sp. nov. in mosses. Credit: Original art created by Holly Sullivan
Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are a diverse group of charismatic microscopic…
Scientists find new species of dinosaurs in UK that hunted on land and in water
The remains of ancient dinosaurs that roamed the earth continue to surprise scientists, and a recent fossil discovery on Britain's Isle of Wight has uncovered a new species. A recent study published in Science Reports Wednesday shared its…
Tejas Thackeray and his fellow researchers discover new species of blind eels
Wildlife researcher Tejas Thackeray, the youngest son of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced on Thursday that he, along with three of his fellow researchers, have discovered a new species of blind eel which they named…
Paleontologists discover two new species of spinosaurid dinosaurs
Two new early Cretaceous specimens from the Wessex Formation of the Isle of Wight, UK, represent distinct and novel genera and species of spinosaurids: Ceratosuchops inferodios and Riparovenator milneraeaccording to a team of…
Report confirms four new lizard species in New Zealand
A new report assessing the conservation status of reptiles on Aoteroa has confirmed the discovery of four new species of lizards.
Hura te ao gecko (Mokopirirakau galaxies) discovered in January 2018, scientifically described this…
Two new species of large predatory dinosaurs discovered on Isle of Wight, UK
A new study by paleontologists from the University of Southampton suggests bones found on the Isle of Wight belong to two new species of spinosaurids, a group of predatory theropod dinosaurs closely related to the giant Spinosaurus. Their…
South Australian eagle fossil identified as one of the world’s oldest raptor species |…
A 25m-year-old eagle fossil found at a remote breeding station in South Australia's hinterland has been identified as one of the world's oldest raptor species.Paleontologists discovered the eagle fossil on the shore of a dry lake known as…