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Scientists Discover New Species of Fish: Redtail Garra Found in Isolated River Basin

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, researchers have unveiled the existence of a previously unknown species of fish known as the redtail garra. This discovery has sent shockwaves through the scientific community and the aquarium trade industry, as the redtail garra has been a popular choice...

Rare Mosquito Species Discovered in Finland’s Coastal Region

A remarkable find in the coastal municipality of Pori, Finland, has unveiled the presence of a previously undocumented mosquito species. The discovery of Culex modestus marks the 44th mosquito species identified in Finland and the northernmost occurrence of this species in Europe. Renowned researcher Lorna Culverwell...

Light Pollution Disrupts Camouflage Abilities of Coastal Woodlouse, Reveals Study

The presence of artificial night-time light has been found to disturb the natural camouflage abilities of a remarkable coastal woodlouse, according to recent research conducted by the University of Exeter. This inch-long creature, known as the sea slater, is commonly found along the high-tide...

Mirror test of wild penguins suggests they may possess self-awareness

A team of researchers from the Indian government's Ministry of Earth Sciences, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and the National Institute of Advanced Studies in India discovered that some species of wild penguins may be self-aware. Prabir Ghosh Dastidar, Azizuddin Khan and Anindya Sinha...

Mongolian fossil is first known species of streamlined non-avian theropod dinosaur to walk on two legs

In Mongolia, scientists discovered a new predatory dinosaur fossil. It was most likely a semi-aquatic diving predator. A near-complete skeleton has been discovered in Omnogovi Province. It was named "Natovenator polydontus," or "Swimming hunter with many teeth." This is according to a paper published in...

Up to 32 frog species thought to be extinct may not be, new research shows

Researchers from Michigan State University and collaborators in Ecuador have discovered that up to 32 frog species thought to be extinct may not be. "I can't tell you how special it is to hold something we never thought we'd see again," said Kyle Jaynes. She...