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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new species discovered by CONICET was chosen among the ten most emblematic in the world

A new marine parasite discovered by CONICET, Acanthobothrium goleketen, has been recognized internationally as one of the ten most emblematic species of 2025.

Mar 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Winter Cold Has Done Harm to the Killer Jellyfish

Cold winter temperatures have dramatically reduced the population of the invasive killer jellyfish in the Baltic Sea, according to new research from Denmark's Technical University.

Mar 22 • 06:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

World Water Day: images show whales, dolphins, and rare octopus along the coast of Rio

New images released on World Water Day reveal the presence of humpback whales, numerous dolphins, and a rare species of octopus along the coast of Rio de Janeiro, showcasing marine biodiversity and the importance of coastal conservation.

Mar 22 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A cockroach species previously not encountered in the Baltic states has been found in Tartu

A new species of cockroach, previously unknown in the Baltic states, was discovered in Tartu, Estonia, likely brought in from a warmer region.

Mar 21 • 16:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cerrado Fruit Guide: Learn About 120 Species; See Which Are Toxic

A new guide showcases the edible fruits of the Cerrado biome, revealing both toxic and non-toxic species after 20 years of research.

Mar 21 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Four unknown species of tarantula with unique characteristics discovered (video)

Researchers have discovered four new species of tarantulas in Arabia and Africa, belonging to a newly created genus called Satyrex, distinguished by their unusually long pedipalps and subterranean lifestyle.

Mar 21 • 08:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Another new seal death

A Saimaa seal has died in fishing nets in Taipalsaari, marking the fifth such incident reported by Metsähallitus this winter.

Mar 20 • 11:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Baby Dinosaur Dooly’ Resurrected with Fossil Discovery of New Species ‘Doolisaurus’

A new dinosaur species named ‘Doolisaurus hermini’ was discovered in South Korea, honoring the famous Korean cartoon character Dooly.

Mar 20 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Reverse decision on Darwin's frog in Chile: Kast withdrew 43 environmental decrees, but had to reinstate one that protects a typical animal

José Antonio Kast, the new president of Chile, rescinded 43 environmental decrees from the previous government but reinstated one that protects the endangered Darwin's frog.

Mar 19 • 20:08 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Toyota C-HR+: the evolution of the species

The article discusses the new Toyota C-HR+, highlighting its electric capabilities and advanced design features as a significant evolution of the iconic C-HR model.

Mar 18 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Study done on rats reveals that a universal vaccine for treating colds, flu, and COVID-19 may work

A promising new universal vaccine candidate for colds, flu, and COVID-19 has shown encouraging results in mice, although further human trials are necessary due to differences in immune response between species.

Mar 18 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Chile: The new government of ultraconservative José Antonio Kast suspends 43 environmental decrees

Chilean President José Antonio Kast's ultraconservative administration has suspended 43 environmental decrees aimed at regulating emissions and protecting endangered species.

Mar 17 • 23:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deer, rabbits in the crosshairs as farmers and conservationists unite

Farmers and environmental groups in Australia have formed a new alliance to combat invasive species affecting biodiversity and agricultural productivity ahead of the Victorian election.

Mar 17 • 23:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New discovery changes Earth's history. "80% of species went extinct"

A recent discovery suggests that nearly 80% of life on Earth went extinct around 550 million years ago, reshaping our understanding of historical biotic crises.

Mar 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New 'wonderful' flower fly species identified in Ecuadorian Amazon

A new species of flower fly that mimics stingless bees has been identified in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Mar 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

'Brisbane is getting a taste of it': fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow

A women's football match in Brisbane was postponed due to the discovery of invasive fire ants in the area, highlighting concerns about the growing threat of this species.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Reviving extinct species? The famous U.S. company that promises to bring back the woolly mammoth made a new announcement

Colossal Biosciences claims it is on the verge of bringing extinct animals back to life through genetic editing and ancient DNA.

Mar 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new species of fly that looks like a bee but has no stinger has been found

Researchers in Ecuador have described a new species of stinging-free fly that mimics bees, potentially to avoid predators.

Mar 17 • 11:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Paleontologists Uncover a New Spinosaurus Species By Following a Clue From a Decades-Old Book Into the Sahara Desert

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of Spinosaurus in the Sahara Desert, tracing its origins to a line in a decades-old book and a historical geological find.

Mar 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The extinction risk of the Japanese crane and the crested ibis decreases due to the revised Red List after six years

The Environment Ministry of Japan has revised its Red List of endangered species, showing decreased extinction risks for the Japanese crane and the crested ibis during conservation efforts, while adding new endangered species like the Japanese pond turtle.

Mar 16 • 23:39 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

New rock monitor lizard species reveal remarkable evolutionary story

Three new species of rock monitor lizards have been discovered in Far North Queensland, marking a significant finding in evolutionary biology.

Mar 16 • 04:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Giant crocodile hunted our most famous ancestor

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of giant prehistoric crocodile that likely weighed up to half a ton and terrorized the ancestors of humans in Africa over 3 million years ago.

Mar 15 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa

Proposed shark nets for a new €100 million Club Med resort in South Africa may endanger local marine species, prompting calls for an environmental impact assessment.

Mar 14 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Polish scientists discovered a new species of mushroom. 'It expands knowledge of taxonomic diversity.'

Scientists from the Department of Ecosystem Protection at the Agricultural University of Krakow have discovered a new species of ascomycete fungus named Cytospora tatrensis.

Mar 14 • 08:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The only flightless parrot has a special problem when mating. Its discovery could help save the species

A unique issue affecting the mating of the only flightless parrot has been identified, which may play a critical role in efforts to save the species.

Mar 14 • 05:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New species of giant dinosaur discovered in Brazil linked to fossil from Spain

Brazilian scientists have identified a new species of giant dinosaur in Brazil that is related to a similar animal found in Spain, supporting evidence of land connections between South America, Africa, and Europe around 120 million years ago.

Mar 13 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rare Discovery: Scientists Found Living Animals Considered Extinct for Millennia

Scientists in Western New Guinea have discovered two species of marsupials that were believed to have been extinct for over 6000 years.

Mar 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Dinosaurs, the Netflix series produced by Steven Spielberg, allows us to discover a lost world and the species that dominated the planet for centuries

A new Netflix documentary series produced by Steven Spielberg explores the history of dinosaurs from their early existence to their eventual extinction, narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Mar 13 • 12:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Three new species on a single path: this is how these plants were discovered in the Baños canton

Three new climbing plant species were discovered during a 2016 expedition in the Candelaria mountain in Ecuador.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 1,200 species of Brazilian fauna are threatened with extinction, says ICMBio

According to a new report by ICMBio, over 1,200 species of Brazilian fauna are threatened with extinction, representing 8.46% of the evaluated species.

Mar 12 • 17:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The increase in the number of species is enormous. What distinguishes the updated Red Data Book from the previous one

The new edition of Latvia's Red Data Book now includes 1,069 species, a significant increase from previous editions, reflecting improved scientific knowledge and research.

Mar 12 • 11:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

This was the great crocodile that terrified australopithecines like Lucy: 'It was the greatest predator of its ecosystem, more than the lion or the hyena'

Researchers from the University of Iowa unveiled the discovery of a new species of crocodile, Crocodylus lucivenator, which coexisted with the australopithecine Lucy, highlighting its role as a dominant predator in its environment.

Mar 12 • 05:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Perfect Distraction: New Zealand Captivated by the Live Broadcast of the World's Fattest Parrot and Its Chicks

A hidden camera has drawn over 100,000 viewers to witness a rare kākāpō parrot caring for its chick in New Zealand's southern fjords.

Mar 11 • 14:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new species of tree has been found and is already endangered

Researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have discovered a new tree species, Clusia nanophylla, which is critically endangered due to deforestation.

Mar 11 • 11:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Conservation: Are Koalas Escaping Genetic Degradation?

New gene research indicates that koalas in Australia may be recovering from genetic degradation more than previously thought.

Mar 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists in the United States discovered a new species of spider: rarely seen by humans, it lives hidden under the coastal dunes of California

A recent study revealed a new species of trapdoor spider found in the coastal dunes of California, previously misidentified due to significant genetic differences from known species.

Mar 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discovery of a new species of frog in MG reinforces the importance of research and preservation of the Cerrado

A new frog species named Ololygon paracatu has been discovered in the Cerrado region of Northwest Minas Gerais, Brazil, highlighting the area's biodiversity and the need for conservation efforts.

Mar 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘My lovely distraction’: Live stream of kākāpō – world’s fattest parrot – and her chicks captivates New Zealand

A live stream of Rakiura, a kākāpō parrot, caring for her chicks captivates over 100,000 viewers globally, highlighting the conservation efforts for this endangered species.

Mar 11 • 01:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Curious animal discovered: A blind fish from the well

A new species of blind fish, named Gitchak nakana, has been discovered by researchers in Northeast India, living in groundwater and measuring only two centimeters in length.

Mar 10 • 13:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Frog Discovered in Protected Areas of Napo and Pastaza

A new species of frog, Pristimantis paganus, has been identified in two protected provinces in Ecuador, raising concerns about its habitat's vulnerability due to illegal mining and climate change.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

New Zealand planted pines thinking it was simply reforestation, but created an invasive species that reduces water in river basins: the country now spends millions to control wild conifers

New Zealand's efforts to plant pines for reforestation have inadvertently led to the emergence of invasive wild conifers, prompting the government to allocate millions in resources for their control.

Mar 10 • 00:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

27 new species discovered in the Peruvian jungle surprise scientists

An international team has confirmed the discovery of 27 new hidden species in the Peruvian jungle, astonishing even the researchers involved.

Mar 9 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New frog species discovered in Minas Gerais city

A new frog species found in the cerrado region of northwestern Minas Gerais supports the notion that unknown forms of life still exist in well-studied and pressured biomes.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fishing with Mimicry? A Strange New Species of Jellyfish Discovered off Kume Island, Okinawa

A new species of jellyfish with long tentacles mimicking animal plankton has been discovered off the coast of Kume Island, Okinawa.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Species of Clione, Named 'Nihon Hadaka Kamegai,' Characterized by Its Round Body Shape

A newly discovered species of clione, named 'Nihon Hadaka Kamegai,' has been identified in the Sea of Japan and noted for its small, round body.

Mar 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Two animal species thought to have gone extinct 6,000 years ago found in a rainforest

Two species believed to have been extinct for thousands of years have been discovered alive in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.

Mar 6 • 21:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Winemakers from the Dunajov Hills are preparing housing for new populations of hoopoes

Winemakers in the Dunajov Hills are working on providing housing for new populations of hoopoes, a bird species.

Mar 5 • 14:18 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea

Australian researchers have discovered two marsupial species in New Guinea that were previously believed to have been extinct for 6,000 years.

Mar 5 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The list of insects in Estonia has been expanded by a previously unseen ground beetle

Entomologist Uno Roosileht discovered a new species of ground beetle, Ophonus melletii, in Southern Estonia, marking a significant addition to the local insect fauna.

Mar 5 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Entomologist at the Estonian Museum of Nature Identifies a Beetle Not Previously Seen in Estonia

An entomologist from the Estonian Museum of Nature has identified a new species of beetle in Estonia, Ophonus melletii, previously undocumented in the region.

Mar 5 • 08:46 UTC

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