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A newly discovered species of large dinosaur lived in marshy areas, hunted for fish and had an impressive horn protruding from its skull. It is the first time in over 100 years that scientists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus dinosaurs, which are large fish-eating predators that first emerged during the Jurassic period more than 140 million years ago.
Scientists from the University of Delhi have discovered two new slender-armed frogs from the remote mountain habitats of Arunachal Pradesh. One of the...
Aizawl, A team of scientists from Mizoram, in collaboration with researchers from Russia, Germany and Vietnam, has identified a new species of reed snake from the state, correcting a long-standing taxonomic...
This artist's rendering depicts a herd of ancient sea cows foraging on the seafloor. A new species of ancient sea cow, Salwasiren qatarensis, is one of the many species described in...
The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, plants, fungi, and beyond. Many species remain undiscovered, especially insects and microbes, and future advances could unlock millions more. Each new find also opens doors to conservation and medical breakthroughs.
A potentially new species discovered. California Academy of Sciences hide caption toggle...
Scientist Julie Jung set out on a hike along the Great Salt Lake to find nematodes. She ended up discovering a new species. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Julie Jung moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, a few years...
There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before. R...
