Scientists have identified a terrifying new species of hairy crab. The crab was first discovered by a family in Australia. It has since been identified as a never-before-seen species of sponge crab. These unique species of crab use their claws to cut off sponges and hair scraped from other sea creatures as a way to …
What do you call a hybrid created when a grizzly bear and a polar bear mate? The answer might soon be common knowledge, as climate change has pushed these two species of bears together. As a result, interbreeding has become more common between the two, a stark reminder of how climate change affects animals, too.
An entirely new species of jelly was discovered using high-definition video during an expedition back in 2015. The creature was able to be classified as a new species thanks to the high resolution of the video, which allowed scientists to describe it in great detail. There are over 150 species of comb jelly in Earth’s …
Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater for nearly three hours during the first round of observations, and then a week later it nearly reached the four-hour mark. It’s possible that sonar signals from Navy activity in …
Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than their male counterparts. Female whale sharks can reach a maximum size of around 46 feet in length. There are many different types of fish in the world’s oceans. Species vary …
Scientists have developed a method by which male animals can pass on the genetic material of other, different males. The idea is that these animals would pass on the genes of the most desirable sire in a herd, maximizing the yield for the next generation. Laws still prevent genetically modified animals from entering the food …
Researchers have examined the impacts of conservation efforts on animals that were nearing extinction as far back as 1993. The data suggests that anywhere between 28 and 48 species were saved from extinction thanks to various conservation programs. There’s still more work to do, of course, and there are plenty of species that are endangered …
New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 feet in length, according to researchers. The sharks lived between 4 million and 23 million years ago. If you happened to be swimming in Earth’s oceans anywhere from around 4 …
A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for a new pet. Both the cat and its owner were elated at the reunion. The cat has now returned home and will hopefully not be taking off on any additional …
Researchers discovered a new species of fly that has markings reminiscent of the Marvel character Deadpool. The fly’s official scientific name is Humoralethalis sergius, but the scientists have taken to just calling it the “Deadpool fly.” It’s one of a handful of Marvel-inspired names for new insect species. Scientists that seek to identify and catalog …
