In the vast Namib Sand Sea, a chorus of thousands of 'dropping marbles' led scientists to a new species of gecko
By diving deep into the local taxonomy of the Namib Sand Sea, researchers found not one — but five — new species of barking gecko.
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A scientist's last adventure before he passed: discovering a new species in the valleys of Ethiopia
A decade after the tiny shrew was discovered by scientist Bill Stanley, another group of researchers revisited the specimen and realized something remarkable.
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They used to be wildlife poachers. Now, they make a living protecting critically endangered sea turtles
Conservation organizations are employing Cabo Verdeans, who formerly hunted endangered and threatened sea turtles, as rangers who now monitor and patrol beaches.
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Nature survey in tropical paradise leads to new species of 'diamond-eyed' toad
The species joins a roster of tropical animals found throughout the Yunnan region, including gibbons and Great hornbills.
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'Controlled infections' may be corals’ secret weapon against climate change, new study reveals
A coral’s microbiome is made up of microorganisms such as algae and bacteria, some of which are considered “symbionts” that co-evolved to live within a host coral.
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Conservationists 'moving on turtle time' might not know the impact of their work for 30 years. Still, they press on
This summer’s hatchlings won’t be back on land for 30 years. It’ll take at least that long to know how global warming is changing them.
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Chicago-wide search for beloved service dog ends as 'Bam Bam' reunites with owner after 72 days
14-year-old dachshund Bam Bam was stolen from owner Angel Santiago in June. A citywide search in Chicago finally got its happy ending.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium offers 'otter date' to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ahead of Sea Otter Awareness Week
After his otter obsession went viral on the latest New Heights' episode, the Kansas City Chiefs football player earned an exclusive invite to the Monterey Bay Aquarium with partner Taylor Swift.
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Gorgeous moth given new name after a century of 'mistaken identity'
Calling it “the prettiest species” he’s ever encountered, entomologist Peter Huemer dedicated the discovery to his wife, Ingrid Maria.
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New footage reveals that seabirds are constantly pooping. Here’s why that’s a good thing
Researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 seabirds in Japan and realized that a certain behavior was helping the ocean.
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