These days, when scientists announce they've discovered a new species of animal, it's usually some miniature frog or deep sea isopod.

A key characteristic of modern human society is rapid urbanization, a process that can reshape natural environments and disrupt the habitats of many organisms. One widespread byproduct of urbanization ...

Artificial nighttime light can significantly shape genetic patterns and drive habitat segregation between closely related coastal species, providing insights into how human activities influence ...

Explore 25 strange new species scientists recently discovered, from giant anacondas to Darth Vader sea bugs. Dive into Earth's hidden biodiversity. Discove ...

His work suggests that to know is partly to destroy.

Once temperatures start to rise melting snowpacks and bringing spring rain, some of Michigan’s most overlooked residents such as wood frogs and spotted salamanders wake from hibernation, and begin ...

The recent ‘Beyond the Reef’ expedition revealed some of the sea creatures that inhabit the depths of Cayman's territorial ...

Influence of Artificial Nighttime Light on Isopod Species (IMAGE) Chiba University Caption Artificial nighttime light can significantly shape genetic patterns and drive habitat segregation between ...

Sight can be deceiving, and even though these creatures look similar, there are worlds of differences between them.

A major new study finds the pace of species discovery is accelerating, not slowing, and suggests the true number of species on Earth could reach into the billions. The research analyzed the taxonomic ...

Explore the darkest corners of the abyss with 18 terrifying creatures found at the bottom of the ocean. These are Earth's ...

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 ...