During the hikes, researchers found over 20 unfamiliar-looking frogs, the study said. They took a closer look at the animals ...

One new species was kept in captivity for years while another has become a local food delicacy, researchers said.

These crayfish –also called crawfish or crawdads–are native to New Guinea. Their cool hues have made them popular aquarium ...

Far from its home in Indonesia, a brightly colored creature moved around in an aquarium. Scientists peered into the tank, ...

Fossil evidence has led to the identification of a new prehistoric mammal with similarities to modern walruses. The fossil, which dates from 1.7 to 2.2 million years ago, was discovered in Lower ...

This creature's large fangs earned it the name Hylomys macarong, or vampire hedgehog – a new species of soft-furred hedgehog identified in 2024 (Credit: Alexei V Abramov) Thousands of new ...

It's the time of year when scientific organizations take a look back at some of the most amazing new animals, plants, fungi and other species they discovered in the past 12 months. "Finding and ...

HOUSTON — A one-of-a-kind new species of mining bee found in Texas and Oklahoma has researchers buzzing with excitement. The newly discovered species, Andrena androfovea, was documented ...