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2-foot-long creature found lurking in dark forest in Myanmar. It’s a new species
In a remote forest of northern Myanmar, a 2-foot-long creature moved along the ground. Something about it caught the attention of visiting scientists — and for good reason. It turned out to be a new ...
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Rangers celebrate after trail cameras capture the return of an animal once thought locally extinct: 'Monumental'
"Their return will be an important milestone for this ambitious venture." Rangers celebrate after trail cameras capture the ...
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Diverse forests and forest rewilding offer resilience against climate change
When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could have a plethora of positive effects on forest ...
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Researchers thrilled after discovering new species residing in US national park: 'There is a tremendous amount we have yet to learn'
Big things are happening at Big Bend National Park. A brand-new plant genus, nicknamed the wooly devil, has been discovered there.
Allowing forests to regrow and regenerate is a great way to restore habitat
New research found regrowth in Queensland provided valuable habitat after 15 years, on average, with some species benefiting ...
The California grizzly bear, gone for 100 years, could thrive if brought back
A new study found that it's possible to return grizzly bears to California. Whether that's a good idea is a matter for ...
See which U.S. rivers are considered the most endangered
The list of 10 most endangered rivers of 2025, according to the nonprofit American Rivers, includes the Mississippi River and the lower Rio Grande.
If we must bring back extinct species, let’s focus on the giant herbivores
Many huge animals went extinct surprisingly recently. When they died, their ecological role was lost with them.
3-foot-long creature with black tongue found on island. It’s a new species
On an island in Papua New Guinea, a 3-foot-long creature with a black tongue made itself at home in a village garden — or it tried to, at least. Locals spotted the “smooth” animal and caught it. They ...