Discoveries
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...
21 days agoCollection of news articles related to earth science from uncovered fossils to new species - read about the latest discoveries in the animal kingdom.
Discoveries
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...
24 days 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.
3 months ago
Discoveries
Introducing the güiña: a tiny, adorable wild cat that chirps like a bird
The smallest cat in the Americas sounds like a chirping bird.
4 months ago
Discoveries
Can elephants get drunk? New study suggests it's possible
We'd be lying if we said we weren't happy to see this debate reignited.
4 months ago
Discoveries
Watch: Rare black leopard spotted hiding out in South Africa
South Africa's first black leopard since 2013.
6 months ago
New Species
These sharks evolved for walking and that's just what they'll do
Four species of walking sharks have been discovered off the coast of northern Australia and New Guinea.
8 months ago
Discoveries
Why are whales big, but not bigger?
How did whales that feed on tiny prey evolve into the largest creatures on Earth? And why don't they get even bigger?
9 months ago
Discoveries
Rare find: Coelacanth filmed off South Africa's eastern coastline
"I thought possibly I’d been overcome by nitrogen narcosis or the helium had turned hallucinogenic."
9 months ago
Discoveries
'Lost' species of fanged mouse-deer rediscovered after almost three decades
Ever heard of the silver-backed chevrotain? We’d be surprised if you have.
10 months ago
Discoveries
Orangutans can play the kazoo – here's what this tells us about the evolution of speech
You wouldn't think a kazoo could tell you much about the origins of language. But you'd be wrong.
11 months ago
Discoveries
Buffet buddies: footage reveals that fierce leopard seals work together when king penguin is on the menu
Cooperation or theft? New observations show wild leopard seals sharing food when targeting king penguins in Antarctica
one year ago
Discoveries
Spider glue's sticky secret revealed by new genetic research
The glue that gives spider webs their stickiness is a form of spider silk protein. Researchers can imagine cool uses for a synthetic version – but had...
one year ago
Discoveries
Chimpanzees spotted smashing open and eating tortoises for the first time
The discovery sheds light on how early humans evolved larger brains and the ability to eat meat.
one year ago
Discoveries
A chimpanzee cultural collapse is underway, and it's driven by humans
Our closest relatives show distinct cultural behaviour in different populations. But those differences are being erased.
one year ago
