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Mini-Monsters of the Forest Floor
A biologist has identified
33 new species of predatory
ants in Central America and
the Caribbean, and named
about a third of the tiny
but monstrous-looking
insects after ancient Mayan
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New Primate Species Native of Madagascar, Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur, Discovered
The island of Madagascar
harbors a unique
biodiversity that evolved
due to its long-lasting
isolation from other land
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The Hobbit and His Spider
A spider expert has
discovered further
previously unknown spider
species in Laos. One of the
spiders, now described for
the first time, crawled
across his path during the
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New Whipray Species Identified by Its DNA
Biologists have analysed
tissue samples of 115
spotted whiprays of the
Himantura genus, collected
in various parts of the
Indio-Pacific region. By
means of genetic markers --
... > full story
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A New Coral Reef Species from the Gambier Islands, French Polynesia
July 26, 2013 — A new shallow water coral species, Echinophyllia tarae sp. n., is described from the Gambier Islands, French Polynesia. Scleractinia, also called stony corals, are exclusively marine animals; they ... > full story -
18th Century Specimen Reveals New South African Weevil Genus
July 25, 2013 — An old specimen collected probably between 1772 and 1775 has been found to belong to an unknown, relict South African genus of weevils (snout beetles). This highlights the value of museums as keepers ... > full story -
Adenoviruses May Pose Risk for Monkey-to-Human Leap
July 25, 2013 — Adenoviruses commonly infect humans, causing colds, flu-like symptoms and sometimes even death, but now researchers have discovered that a new species of adenovirus can spread from primate to ... > full story -
Color Patterns in Fish Larvae May Reveal Relationships Among Species
July 24, 2013 — Similarities in how different organisms look can indicate a close evolutionary relationship. Conversely, great differences in appearance can suggest a very distant relationship, as in many adult ... > full story -
New Anagnorisma Moth Species from Beautiful Binaloud Mountain Iran
July 17, 2013 — Researchers have described a new species of Noctuidae moth from Iran, which is the fifth described species of the genus Anagnorisma. The new species belongs to the owlet moths (family Noctuidae). ... > full story -
A Lost Frog in the Lost World?
July 17, 2013 — Ecotourism and Conservation - Can it work? In the context of a study in the forests of Central Guyana, scientists investigated this very question and by chance found a previously undiscovered species ... > full story -
Monkey Nation: Mainland Africa's Most Important Nation for Primates
July 17, 2013 — A five-year study gives new hope to some of the world’s most endangered primates by establishing a roadmap to protect all 27 species in Tanzania – mainland Africa's most primate-diverse ... > full story -
Where's Waldo? A New Alien-Like Species Discovered Off California
July 16, 2013 — After nearly 25 years of searching, three scientists have finally found Waldo. No, not the loveable bespectacled character in children's picture books, but rather an unusual clam discovered off the ... > full story -
Novel Study Using New Technologies Outlines Importance of California Condor Social Groups
July 16, 2013 — The intricate social hierarchy of the California condor, an endangered species, is something that could not be studied until recently due to the severe reduction of this population in the wild. The ... > full story -
Big Crab Claws for Bling or Bang?
July 16, 2013 — Male fiddler crabs tread an evolutionary fine line between growing an enlarged claw better for signalling to females or one better for fighting. Long light claws are better for attracting females, ... > full story
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