The species was named Sphyragnathus tyche, combining Greek words “sphyra,” meaning hammer and “gnathus,” meaning jaw for the ...

This rare trait may allow the rainforest-dwelling species to move sideways instead of just forward, according to researchers.

Clownfish off the Papua New Guinea coast are shrinking. The Conversation spotlighted a troubling survival adaptation that ...

The St. Bathans currawong would have been black in color, different from the black and white Australian magpie bird.

"Easily eludes detection." Researchers thrilled after confirming return of 'hidden dragon' that's incredibly hard to spot: ...

The new species was identified by its DNA, body ratios, teeth shape, fin position, coloring and other subtle physical features. Only one Cabo Verde spoon-nose eel has been found so far, but ...

A new study reports that 26 new bacterial species were found growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get ...

A new species of crayfish found in Washington and Canada has been identified, researchers said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A graduate student came across a reddish-brown creature with claws that was ...

Of the estimated 8.7 million animal species on Earth, only 1.2 million of them have been officially described, with around 18,000 new species being discovered every year. Many of those are new ...

Herpetologist Fred Kraus discovered a new arboreal snake species, Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island in Papua New Guinea. This snake, characterized by its matte black coloration and adaptability ...

Learn about new species discovered from India to Papua New Guinea, including snakes, frogs, and fish hiding in unexpected places.

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses. Learn ...