Ancient Deep-Sea Dwellers: 104 Million-Year-Old Fossils Unveil Ocean’s Past
A team led by Göttingen University described the early occurrence of irregular sea urchins in the depths of the oceans. Deep within the ocean’s abyss,…
A team led by Göttingen University described the early occurrence of irregular sea urchins in the depths of the oceans. Deep within the ocean’s abyss,…
In a span of 26 years, Eastern Denmark has witnessed a 72% decline in the presence of rare butterflies. Numerous species are now on the…
The conclusion of the last Ice Age coincided with the extinction of numerous large mammal genera in North America, ranging from mammoths and mastodons to…
Researchers caution that harvests must be sustainably managed to preserve populations for future generations. In a new research study, scientists Stewart Edie of the Smithsonian, Shan Huang of the University…
Geneticists have made a significant discovery about the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish, which carries profound implications for our understanding of evolution. They identified…
The Late Ordovician mass extinction event (LOME) has long been viewed as odd compared to other mass extinction events in Earth’s history. Contrary to nearly…
Remnants of volcanoes strewn across Australia act as a map of the northward movement of the continent over an underlying “hotspot” within the Earth’s interior…
During the insect sampling expedition at Jerry Brown’s ranch, a researcher from UC Berkeley stumbled upon a beetle species that had eluded scientific observation since…
The small island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is often envisioned as a lush paradise, dotted with large trees and teeming with a diverse…
Plant ecologist Richard T. Corlett proposes a strategy to prevent future land plant extinctions, including training more experts, creating an online “metaherbarium,” and establishing “microreserves.”…
The story of how ancient wolves became humanity’s closest companions by the campfire is well known, even though the details are still being refined by…
Fungal spores discovered in dung have unveiled that megafauna experienced two distinct extinction “waves” in the Colombian Andes. Coprophilous fungi spores, which are integral to…
“These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the organisms is relevant to understanding our current environment and environmental…
A major oil source in North America reveals insights into one of the planet’s most devastating mass extinctions. The Bakken Shale Formation, spanning an area…
A new study suggests using conservation data to proactively predict and prevent species from becoming threatened, potentially benefiting up to 20% of land mammals by…
Sometimes, scientists can be too ‘Impatiens‘ when naming species Nestled in the center of the world’s deepest valley are two plants that have confounded scientists…
New research led by the University of Oxford has revealed that the most endangered turtle and crocodile species are those that are most unique. Their…
The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), also referred to as the Black Vulture, Monk Vulture, or Eurasian Black Vulture, is the biggest bird of prey in…