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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Giant Horned Dinosaur Fossils Rediscovered in Egypt, WWII Lost Treasures
Researchers have uncovered long-lost photographs of giant horned dinosaur fossils from Egypt, which were destroyed during a WWII bombing. The fossils, originally discovered in 1914 in the Bahariya Oasis, have now been identified as belonging to a new species, Tameryraptor markgrafi. The newly discovered images revealed key differences from previous...
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Biggest Dinosaur Trackway in the UK With More Than 200 Footprints Reportedly Discovered
Over 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, have been discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. The site, considered the largest of its kind in the UK, includes tracks from species such as the long-necked Cetiosaurus and the carnivorous Megalosaurus. Experts believe the tracks were preserved by a natural event, offering new ...
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Digital Reconstruction of Dwarf Hippopotamus Skull from Crete Sheds Light on Evolution
A digital reconstruction of the fragmented dwarf hippopotamus skull, Hippopotamus creutzburgi, has been completed for the first time. Using 3D imaging, experts restored the skull’s structure, offering new insights into the species' evolution and survival strategies on the isolated island of Crete during the Pleistocene epoch. This breakthrough re...
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Some Squirrels Are Ruthless Predators That Devour Meat: Study
California ground squirrels, usually known for their plant-based diet, have been observed hunting and eating voles in the first recorded instance of the species preying on live vertebrates, according to new research.
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'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Humpback Whale’s Unprecedented 8,000-Mile Migration Shatters Records
A humpback whale has been tracked on an unprecedented 8,000-mile migration, breaking records for the longest documented journey between breeding grounds. Scientists suggest the movement might be due to climate change affecting food and mating behaviours. AI-driven photo tracking through HappyWhale.com played a key role in identifying the whale’s ...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
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Marsupial Mole’s Evolutionary Mystery Solved: Genetic Study Links to Bilbies and Bandicoots
A genetic study has revealed that the marsupial mole, an elusive Australian species, is a true marsupial, more closely related to bilbies and bandicoots than to other moles. This discovery, based on a specimen from the South Australian Museum, challenges previous assumptions about its evolutionary origins. Marsupial moles, known for their backward-...
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Giant Horned Dinosaur Fossils Rediscovered in Egypt, WWII Lost Treasures
Researchers have uncovered long-lost photographs of giant horned dinosaur fossils from Egypt, which were destroyed during a WWII bombing. The fossils, originally discovered in 1914 in the Bahariya Oasis, have now been identified as belonging to a new species, Tameryraptor markgrafi. The newly discovered images revealed key differences from previous...
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Researchers Question Authenticity of Mosasaur Fossil in Morocco Mine
The discovery of a mosasaur fossil in a phosphate mine in Morocco has raised concerns over its authenticity. Initially described in 2021 as a new species, Xenodens calminechari, the fossil included a jawbone and sharp teeth, leading researchers to claim its uniqueness. However, new findings have prompted skepticism, particularly regarding the struc...
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Human Hunting More Responsible for Kangaroo Extinction than Climate Change
A recent study of ancient kangaroo teeth contradicts previous beliefs that climate change caused their extinction. By examining the wear on teeth, researchers found that kangaroos had flexible diets, which made them resilient to climate shifts. This evidence suggests that human hunting activities, rather than dietary limitations, played a more sign...
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Velvet Ants Venom Affect Mammals and Insects Differently, Claims New Study
Velvet ants, also known as parasitic wasps, deliver venom that acts differently in mammals and insects. According to a study, specific venom peptides cause pain by targeting distinct neural pathways in each species. Researchers suggest this tailored venom evolved to fend off multiple predators, revealing insights into the adaptive nature of these i...
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Spiders Detect Smells Through Leg Hairs, Claims New Study
Researchers have discovered that male spiders use specialised hairs on their legs, called wall-pore sensilla, to detect airborne scents, particularly pheromones released by females. These sensilla, mapped on the upper parts of the legs, allow males to locate mates through chemical signals with remarkable sensitivity. This discovery, observed in mal...
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Biggest Dinosaur Trackway in the UK With More Than 200 Footprints Reportedly Discovered
Over 200 dinosaur footprints, dating back 166 million years, have been discovered at Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire. The site, considered the largest of its kind in the UK, includes tracks from species such as the long-necked Cetiosaurus and the carnivorous Megalosaurus. Experts believe the tracks were preserved by a natural event, offering new ...
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New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A recent biodiversity survey in Peru’s Alto Mayo region led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a unique blob-headed bristlemouth armored catfish. The survey, conducted by Conservation International, uncovered new mammals, amphibians, fish, butterflies, and plants, emphasizing the area’s ecological importance. Researchers used innovat...
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Digital Reconstruction of Dwarf Hippopotamus Skull from Crete Sheds Light on Evolution
A digital reconstruction of the fragmented dwarf hippopotamus skull, Hippopotamus creutzburgi, has been completed for the first time. Using 3D imaging, experts restored the skull’s structure, offering new insights into the species' evolution and survival strategies on the isolated island of Crete during the Pleistocene epoch. This breakthrough re...
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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Some Squirrels Are Ruthless Predators That Devour Meat: Study
California ground squirrels, usually known for their plant-based diet, have been observed hunting and eating voles in the first recorded instance of the species preying on live vertebrates, according to new research.
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'Eyelash Viper', Leaf-Nosed Bat Among New Species In Biodiversity Hotspot
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia's Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday.
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Humpback Whale’s Unprecedented 8,000-Mile Migration Shatters Records
A humpback whale has been tracked on an unprecedented 8,000-mile migration, breaking records for the longest documented journey between breeding grounds. Scientists suggest the movement might be due to climate change affecting food and mating behaviours. AI-driven photo tracking through HappyWhale.com played a key role in identifying the whale’s ...
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Scientists Discover New Triassic Reptile with Unique Teeth in England
Scientists have uncovered Threordatoth chasmatos, a new species of Triassic reptile from Cromhall Quarry in South Gloucestershire. The reptile belonged to the procolophonid group, featuring unique three-pointed teeth. These jaw adaptations suggest the species specialised in herbivorous diets, offering insights into the evolution of ancient reptiles...
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One-Third of Earth's Species Could Face Extinction by 2100 Due to Climate Change
A new study has warned that up to a third of Earth's species could face extinction by 2100 due to rising global temperatures. The research, published in Science, highlights how climate change is accelerating extinction risks, especially for amphibians and species in isolated ecosystems. With emissions continuing at current rates, the risk of extinc...
