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.

In a megacity of southern China lived an elusive creature with a “window” in its eyelid. The “stout” animal largely avoided ...

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, ...

It's stories like Sprout's that really give us hope. The Tibetan Mastiff was found dirty and alone on the streets of Chicago, ...

10. The Tiny Squirrel During their research, the RAP team discovered several new mammal species. Including the aquatic mouse above, they also found a spiny mouse with stiff fur and a tiny squirrel.

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 ...

An emaciated dog named Peanut, who was described by one rescue worker as 'the thinnest dog I have ever seen alive,' was ...

Found from the depths of the Pacific Ocean ... threatening the only known population of this unique plant. Two new mammal species in were described in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve ...