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Paper clip-sized chameleon and whale shark among 10 threatened species being monitored in 2025 | World News
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A paper clip-sized chameleon and the whale shark are among the threatened species of animals and plants being monitored by conservationists this year. Fauna & Flora, an international nature conservation group, has identified 10 weird and wonderful species at risk of extinction for its “watch list” this year as it works with partners across the…
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‘Blob-headed’ fish and semi-aquatic mouse among 27 newly discovered species in Peru | Science, Climate & Tech News
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A “blob-headed” fish and a semi-aquatic mouse are among 27 newly discovered species found in a remote region of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Scientists also encountered a new species of dwarf squirrel, salamander and short-tailed fruit bat during their expedition to the remote forest of Alto Mayo, according to the findings published by Conservation…
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Toothy toadstools and ghost palms among new species named by Royal Botanic Gardens in 2024 | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Dozens of newly discovered plants and fungi have been named for the first time in 2024 by scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Toothy toadstools from the UK and climbers from tropical Asia are among a list of 149 plants and 23 fungi discovered across the world. Among the species, scientists highlighted a…
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Bumblebee species can survive a week underwater, scientists discover | Science & Tech News
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At least one bumblebee species can survive underwater, scientists have found after a mishap led to an experiment. A study by researchers in Canada has found when hibernating, common eastern bumblebee queens can survive being submerged in water for a week with no apparent issues. Research began after Dr Sabrina Rondeau, of the University of…
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New species of sea creature discovered by scientists in UK waters | UK News
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A new species of sea creature has been discovered in UK waters. Previously, there were only thought to be two species of the pleurobranchid genus of sea slug – none of whom had ever been seen in UK waters before now. But scientists from the Centre for Environmental Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) working in…
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New species of pterosaur that lived nearly 170 million years ago discovered in Scotland | UK News
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A new species of pterosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The winged reptile, named Ceoptera evansae, lived between 168 to 166 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic period when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Professor Paul Barrett, merit researcher at the Natural History Museum, said the discovery was a “complete…
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Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs found in South East Asia | World News
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Five new species of hedgehogs have been discovered by scientists in South East Asia. They are all types of spineless soft-furred hedgehogs, which are furry rather than spiky. Two of the species found by researchers are entirely new and the other three are subspecies upgraded to the level of species. Image: The H. maxi is…
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It was thought humans were the only species capable of forming strategic alliances. Scientists say that’s wrong | Science & Tech News
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New research could shed light on how complex behaviours like cooperation and conflict evolved in humans. It had been thought only humans were capable of forming strategic alliances with those outside their social groups – but scientists have discovered similar behaviour in bonobos. The endangered ape species has “remarkable levels of tolerance between members of…
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Record number of Asian hornet sightings in UK – as report highlights huge worldwide cost of invasive species | UK News
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A record number of Asian hornet sightings have been reported in the UK so far this year, figures show. There have been 22 confirmed sightings of the non-native species so far in 2023, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). That is more than the previous six years combined – and…
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‘Why’d it have to be snakes?’ – New species of serpent named after Harrison Ford | Ents & Arts News
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A new species of snake has been named after Harrison Ford. The reptile, known scientifically as Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, was found in Peru. It has been named after Ford to honour the veteran actor’s environmental work. Ford, who is vice chair of non-profit group Conservation International, said it was “humbling”. “The snake’s got eyes you can…