Discoveries
Spitting cobras may have evolved unique venom to defend from ancient humans
A toxin unique to spitting cobras means their venom causes more pain than other snakes.
29 days agoCollection of news articles related to earth science from uncovered fossils to new species - read about the latest discoveries in the animal kingdom.
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Huntsman spider weaves special leaf trap to lure frogs
Recent observations out of Madagascar suggest that wily spiders may be luring frogs into traps constructed from tree leaves.
one month ago
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Lasso locomotion: Brown tree snake's remarkable climbing tactic is new to science
Many snake species are excellent climbers, but the brown tree snake is in a class of its own.
one month ago
Sharks
Giant ancient sharks had enormous babies that ate their siblings in the womb
New fossil detective work sheds light on the life of megalodon, the biggest predatory shark ever discovered.
one month ago
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This just in: octopuses sometimes sucker-punch fish out of spite
According to new research: octopuses sometimes punch fish out of spite.
2 months ago
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Baby mice ‘shut down’ to survive extreme cold on the highest mountain tops
Mice pups living on mountain tops reserve their energy for growth rather than warmth. When they get too cold, they conserve energy by slowing down...
2 months ago
New Species
Several new and "rediscovered" species found in the Bolivian Andes
A scientific foray up into the rugged cloud forests of the Bolivian Andes has uncovered an all-around treasure trove of biodiversity.
2 months ago
Discoveries
New research shows that young alligators can regrow their tails (a useful trait when herons are on the hunt)
New research sheds light on the ability of young alligators to regrow their tails.
2 months ago
Human Impact
Daytime sightings of elusive aardvarks hint at troubled times in the Kalahari
Aardvarks are nocturnal animals but climate change is altering that and it's a problem.
2 months ago
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This yellow turtle looks like melted cheese (and the internet is eating it up)
Turtle or half-melted processed cheddar?
3 months ago
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We finally know what caused Botswana's mysterious elephant deaths
Botswana government officials have released some findings from their investigation into an unexplained elephant die-off.
5 months ago
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World's first perfectly preserved cave bear unearthed in Siberia (photos)
“Today this is the first and only find of its kind – a whole bear carcass with soft tissues.”
5 months ago
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There's much to learn from poking around in prehistoric bellies
A couple of last (or near-to-last) meals from the dim past have lately demonstrated the remarkable stories we can turn up when poking around inside...
6 months ago
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The Tasmanian tiger was hunted to extinction as a 'large predator' – but it was only half as heavy as we thought
The "Tasmanian tiger" was hunted to extinction based on its perceived size as a predator big enough to take sheep. But it seems this was just a tall...
6 months ago
Discoveries
What’s good in the (oceanic) neighbourhood? Some positive marine news to kickstart your weekend
We're momentarily muting the negative news and bringing you a roundup of recent ocean-related discoveries to help kickstart your weekend.
8 months ago
