The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has hailed the discovery of seven rare species across its sites in 2025 as a "powerful sign" that its conservation efforts are yielding significant results. Among ...

A rare ant species endemic to Japan has been found to be the only kind that lacks both workers and males, consisting ...

Scientists estimate we’ve identified somewhere around one-tenth of all species on Earth — meaning for every species with a name, roughly nine more are waiting in an unsampled river or an unexplored ...

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Researchers exploring Phantom Springs Cave near Balmorhea have documented new species in one of North America’s deepest underwater cave systems. The fragile ecosystem, accessible only to specialized ...

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers identified 10 new species and seven new groups (genera) of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths. While new species are frequently discovered, the description of a new ...

Richtersveld National Park has yielded brand new species, reinforcing its status as a biodiversity hotspot in SA. Here's what ...

A new blind fish species, Gitchak nakana, discovered in Assam, features a unique skull structure and translucent appearance.

The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it "kelli": a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs.

Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...