In the Australian outbacks, 18 scientists have just discovered over 850 new species living underground.
New Species of Ghostshark
A new species of ghostsharks, a relative of sharks, was recently named. Ghostsharks (also called chimaeras, ratfish or rabbitfish) are some of the oldest fish alive today. The name of the newly identified but ancient species is Eastern Pacific black…
Reintroducing the Iberian Lynx… on Olive Groves
The Iberian lynx, at risk of extinction, may be reintroduced into the wild on low-production olive groves soon. A study by Spanish scientists says this may be the most appropriate place for the cat.
Largest River Protection Area in Europe — in Croatia and Hungary
Croatia and Hungary signed an agreement yesterday to protect a major biodiversity area that crosses borders along three rivers. The agreement is being called a “Trans-Boundary UNESCO Biosphere Reserve” and has resulted in the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) awarding the…
3 New Species Found in Underwater Cave in Canary Islands
Texas A&M professor and world-leading cave researcher, Tom Iliffe, and others discovered numerous new species in an underwater cave a mile long in the Canary Islands recently. The cave was in Lanzarote off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic…
Journey into the “Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch” — Scientific Findings
The “Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch” lies about 1,000 miles from the coast of California. It is in the North Pacific Ocean Gyre, which is one of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. The garbage patch has…
Himalayan Forest and Leopards Saved!
In an uplifting and rare story from a very precious and endangered area of the world, we can see why those of us who are working for better environmental preservation should continue to work for good in all situations.
Famous Koala, Sam, Dies
Sam, the koala who became famous when it was saved from forest fires in Victoria’s Black Saturday bushfires and drank water from its savior while holding his hand, died this month.
Seaweed Kills Horse In France
Killer seaweed? Yes. It’s not like a giant venus flytrap, but it is creating a killer gas that some scientists believe may have wiped out the dinosaurs.