In 2017, a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary called biologist Paola Nogales-Ascarrunz about an unusual animal that had just been surrendered to them — described only as "a weird cat." Nearly a decade later, that same animal has turned out to be something genuinely historic: the first new species of cat discovered anywhere in the world in more than 100 years. A Kitten That Didn't … [Read more...] about Meet Leopardus Tilcayo: The First New Cat Species Discovered In Over 100 Years
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Scientists Discovered a Bizarre “Devil Flower” That Doesn’t Need Sunlight
Push aside the leaf litter on a shaded slope in western Thailand's Thong Pha Phum National Park, and you might find something that looks less like a flower than a small piece of blackened hardware pressed into the soil. Botanists have just given it a name to match: Thismia daemona — the "devil flower." A Plant That Broke Its Own Genus's Rules The species was formally … [Read more...] about Scientists Discovered a Bizarre “Devil Flower” That Doesn’t Need Sunlight
Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator, Name It ‘Darkness’
The mysterious depths of Earth's oceans continue to amaze scientists. In a recent groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unveiled a new species of deep-sea predator, a fast-moving amphipod named Dulcibella camanchaca. This remarkable creature, found in the dark, high-pressure environment of the Atacama Trench, is shedding light on the unique biodiversity of our planet's … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Predator, Name It ‘Darkness’