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Saving the taricaya turtles in the Peruvian Amazon: Sustainability and conservation
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (12+ words) Peru Travel...
All mammals on the planet were born from eggs 250 million years ago, and scientists have just found the first evidence of this hidden inside a skull smaller than a coin in South Africa.
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (835+ words) Scientists have found the first fossil egg of a mammal ancestor ever discovered. Therefore, the discovery changes what was known about how the ancestors of all mammals on the planet reproduced 250 million years ago. The study was published on April…...
Turtles Hold Clues to a Hidden Side of Neanderthal Behavior
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (414+ words) Turtle remains uncovered at a prehistoric site are reshaping how Neanderthal life is understood. The evidence points to careful handling rather than opportunistic hunting, with marks that suggest deliberate processing. What researchers identified inside the shells stands out from typical…...
Scientists discover bright-bellied frog in the Andes - and no one knows why it's red
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (793+ words) A newly described frog from Ecuador's eastern Andes possesses a scarlet belly unlike anything seen in its close spiny relatives. That burst of color turns a species description into a puzzle, because no one yet knows why the females flash…...
Fastest Reptile Runs on Water
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (284+ words) Home " News " Fastest Reptile Runs on Water These lizards are medium-sized, ranging from 24 to 30 inches (60-75 cm) in total length including their long tail, which makes up about 70% of their total length. Males are typically larger than females and sport distinctive crests…...
Why Some Snakes Sleep with Their Eyes Open
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (194+ words) In the mysterious world of reptiles, snakes have evolved some fascinating adaptations that intrigue scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Among these peculiarities is the ability of many snake species to sleep with their eyes wide open'a trait that seems counterintuitive…...
Is the The Great Turtle: 10 Reasons This Animal Symbolizes Mother Earth?
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (1124+ words) Home " Animals " Is the The Great Turtle: 10 Reasons This Animal Symbolizes Mother Earth? For centuries, people have looked to the natural world for profound wisdom and spiritual guidance. Yet few creatures capture the essence of Mother Earth quite like the…...
Legless lizard in Taiwan turns out to be a new native species
12+ hour, 41+ min ago (737+ words) Researchers have found that Taiwan's hidden legless lizard is a distinct native species, not the mislabeled outsider many scientists had treated it as. That decision closes a century-old naming dispute and gives conservationists a firmer target to protect. A team…...
Large bamboo viper catch in Tainan puzzles bureau
9+ hour, 58+ min ago (376+ words) More than half of the bamboo vipers captured in Tainan in the past few years were found in the city's Sinhua District (), while other districts had smaller catches or none at all. Every year, Tainan captures about 6, 000 snakes which have…...
Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (364+ words) A fossilized lower ape jaw unearthed in in the southwestern Sinai, has forced researchers to reconsider the origin of modern apes, including humans, according to a new study published in the journal Science. The fossil, discovered at the Wadi Maghara…...