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science18 days ago•3 min saved

Cambodia's karst caves reveal new species, including turquoise pit viper and flying snake

A survey of 64 caves in Battambang Province, Cambodia, uncovered several species new to science, including a turquoise pit viper, a flying snake, and multiple geckos, micro-snails, and millipedes. The discoveries occur in Cambodia's karst cave ecosystems, which are threatened by cement extraction, overtourism, hunting, logging, and wildfires. Researchers are seeking protective status for these habitats as much biodiversity remains undocumented due to challenging fieldwork and safety constraints during night searches.

via Ground News|

#cambodian-caves #flying-snake #karst-habitats

science18 days ago•188 min saved

Cambodian Karst Caves Reveal 11 New Species, Highlighting Fragile Biodiversity

Scientists surveying Cambodia’s limestone karst revealed 11 species new to science across 64 caves, including a turquoise pit viper, an ornate flying snake, several geckos, micro-snails and millipedes. The discovery shows how isolated cave systems fuel rapid evolution, but warns that quarrying, tourism and habitat destruction threaten these species and underscores the need for protection.

via CNN|

#biodiversity #cambodia #caves

science19 days ago•8 min saved

Limestone caves in Cambodia reveal a treasure trove of new species

A Fauna & Flora-led survey across more than 60 caves in Battambang Province's karst landscape uncovered multiple previously unknown species, including several geckos (Gehyra, Dixonius noctivagus and Cyrtodactylus kampingpoiensis), a new pit viper, and other cave-dwelling creatures such as millipedes, a reticulated python, a brown tree frog and an ornate flying snake, underscoring Cambodia's karst ecosystems as a hotspot for biodiversity and undiscovered life.

via The Guardian|

#biodiversity #cambodia #gecko

science21 days ago•4 min saved

Deep-Sea Black Cocoons Reveal a New Flatworm Species at 6,200 Meters

At about 6,200 meters in the Pacific, researchers retrieved jet-black, rock-attached spheres that opened to reveal developing flatworms. DNA analysis confirms a previously undescribed species, representing the deepest known record of free-living flatworms, with specimens that resemble shallow-water relatives despite the extreme environment.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#abyssopelagic #deep-sea #flatworms

science23 days ago•5 min saved

Argentina's Deep Sea Unveils 28 Potential New Species

A Schmidt Ocean Institute expedition off Argentina found unexpectedly rich deep-sea biodiversity beyond a single seep, identifying 28 potential new species around a vast Bathelia candida coral reef and capturing rare sightings such as the phantom jellyfish and Argentina’s first deep-sea whale fall.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#argentina #coral-reef #deep-sea-biodiversity

science1 month ago•4 min saved

Panda-Pattern Sea Squirt Declared a New Species Off Japan

Divers' online photos of a tiny, panda-faced sea squirt off Kumejima, Japan, led scientists to describe a new species, Clavelina ossipandae (nicknamed the 'skeleton panda'). Measuring under 20 mm and living in shallow water, the creature is a filter feeder whose panda-like appearance comes from pigmentation and blood vessels in its gills; the species was formally described in 2024 in Species Diversity.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#japan #marine-biology #new-species

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Scientists Uncover Surprising New Life in Great Salt Lake

Scientists discovered a new microscopic nematode species, Diplolaimelloides woaabi, in the extreme environment of Utah's Great Salt Lake, challenging previous beliefs about the lake's biodiversity and raising questions about its origins and ecological role.

via Indian Defence Review|

#ecosystem #extreme-environment #great-salt-lake

science3 months ago•7 min saved

Scientists Discover New Animal Species in Great Salt Lake

Scientists have discovered a new species of nematode, Diplolaimelloides woaabi, in the Great Salt Lake, which may be unique to the lake and plays a potentially important ecological role, raising questions about its origin and survival in such an extreme environment.

via SciTechDaily|

#ecosystem #great-salt-lake #microbialites

science3 months ago•13 min saved

Record Number of New Species Discovered in 2025

Scientists described numerous new species in 2025, including a tiny marsupial, Himalayan bat, ancient trees, a blue butterfly, and marine creatures like a new manta ray and guitar shark, highlighting Earth's rich biodiversity and urgent conservation needs amid threats like habitat loss and climate change.

via Mongabay|

#biodiversity #conservation #discovery

science3 months ago•6 min saved

Record Number of New Species Discovered in 2025

Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History discovered over 70 new species this year, including dinosaurs, mammals, insects, and minerals, highlighting Earth's rich biodiversity and the value of natural history collections for ongoing scientific insights.

via SciTechDaily|

#biodiversity #fossils #insects

science3 months ago•1 min saved

Newly Discovered Fairy Lantern Flower Sparks Curiosity

A new parasitic plant called fairy lantern (Thismia selangorensis) was discovered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It uniquely derives nutrients from underground fungi and produces a distinctive pinkish flower with tentacle-like structures, highlighting its parasitic nature and underground lifestyle.

via The New York Times|

#fairy-lantern #malaysia #mycorrhizal-fungi

science3 months ago•5 min saved

New Human Species Identified from 'Little Foot' Fossil

A reexamination of the 'Little Foot' fossil suggests it may belong to a previously unidentified human species, challenging its previous classification as Australopithecus and indicating the possibility of multiple hominin species coexisting in South Africa's Sterkfontein Caves.

via Earth.com|

#fossil #human-evolution #little-foot

science3 months ago•4 min saved

New Bird Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea

Ornithologists have discovered a new species of jewel-babbler, Ptilorrhoa urrissia, in Papua New Guinea using camera traps, highlighting its unique behavior, habitat, and potential threats from predators and climate change.

via Sci.News|

#bird-discovery #conservation #jewel-babbler

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Top Dinosaur Discoveries of 2025

The year 2025 saw a surge in dinosaur discoveries, including 44 new species from around the world, with significant finds like Zavacephale in Mongolia, Istiorachis in England, and Spicomellus in Morocco, advancing our understanding of dinosaur evolution and diversity.

via The Conversation|

#2025-discoveries #dinosaurs #fossil-finds

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Potential New Human Ancestor Discovered in Little Foot Fossil

A recent study suggests that Little Foot, a well-preserved hominin fossil from South Africa, may represent a previously unknown species of human ancestor, challenging previous classifications and highlighting the complexity of human evolutionary history.

via The Guardian|

#australopithecus #hominin-fossil #human-evolution