New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

An artistic depiction of the Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird, Vegavis iaai, pursuit diving for fish in the shallow ocean ...

Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...

Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

On top of breakthroughs in animal language, they expect improved interspecies understanding will foster greater appreciation for the planet in the face of climate change. The Earth Species Project ...

Discover six of the world’s most venomous animals in this thrilling journey through nature’s most lethal creations. From deep oceans to dense jungles, we reveal the fascinating and deadly powers that ...

Because of this, there is much we don’t know about their species since researchers have a difficult time finding them to study. A solitary animal, Javan rhinos don’t form social groups but live alone ...

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A group of volunteers received government backing to conserve and restore a small area of grassland in Canberra's inner north before the ACT turned around and approved the construction of a 28 ...

The hunt is on for a rare lizard not seen in over 30 years. Found only in one part of regional Australia, residents are being asked to scour paddocks and roadsides for the specific conditions the ...

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