The world of arachnids has witnessed another remarkable rediscovery, this time in the forests of Portugal. The elusive Fagilde’s trapdoor spider (Nemesia berlandi), lost to science for an astonishing 92 years, has been found by the team at Re:wild’s Search for Lost Species project. Endemic to Portugal, this tap-dancing spider was first documented in 1931 by the pioneering … [Read more...] about Tap-Dancing Spider Rediscovered After 92-Year Vanishing Act in Portugal
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The Endurance Rediscovered: Exploring the Remarkable Condition of Shackleton’s Lost Ship 107 Years Later
In March 2022, a team of scientists made a groundbreaking discovery: the wreckage of The Endurance, the ship that belonged to famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found in the depths of the Weddell Sea. The ship had sunk 107 years ago after being crushed by sea-ice, forcing Shackleton and his men to make a daring escape on foot and in small boats. The … [Read more...] about The Endurance Rediscovered: Exploring the Remarkable Condition of Shackleton’s Lost Ship 107 Years Later
Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years
The first-ever pictures and videos of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon were taken during an expedition to Papua New Guinea. It's comforting to know that animals once believed to be extinct occasionally make a comeback in a world where we constantly hear about extinctions and endangered species. Consider the black-naped pheasant-pigeon, which hasn't been spotted in more … [Read more...] about Large Pheasant-Like Pigeon Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After Being Missed for 140 Years