A new study that was published in the journal PLoS ONE, however, shows that there was at least one mammal that was significantly larger. The study looked at fossils that were found in Colorado ...

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 ...

Among the newly discovered species is the "blob-headed ... an adaptation for aquatic life. Other new mammals identified by the team include a spiny mouse, a short-tailed fruit bat and a dwarf ...

Scientists also discovered eight types of fish, three amphibians and 10 types of butterflies in the ecological oasis. As many as 48 other new species of animals might have also been discovered.

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Pangolins are scaly, anteater-like mammals known for their long tongues, burrowing lifestyles and elusive habits. Throughout ...

Other new mammals discovered by the team include a spiny mouse, a short-tailed fruit bat and a dwarf squirrel. The survey was conducted by an environmental non-profit over a 38-day expedition in 2022.

Scientists discovered over two dozen new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest, including a semi-aquatic mouse and three other previously unknown mammals, during a 2022 expedition. A new species of ...

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

There’s also an amphibious mouse with webbed toes to adapt for life in water. Other new mammals discovered by the team include a spiny mouse, a short-tailed fruit bat and a dwarf squirrel.