Australia is home to a vast array of creepy crawlies, including snakes, kangaroos, and of course, spiders. For many people, the mere thought of these eight-legged creatures can be enough to send shivers down their spine. A recent study conducted by City University London found that 75% of the 118 participants surveyed reported having a fear of spiders. So it's no wonder that … [Read more...] about New ‘Giant’ Spider Species Discovered in Australia, But It’s Already Endangered
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26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
Researchers have found several Australian wildlife species which were previously hit by rapid declines and faced the likelihood of extinction have recovered to the point they should no longer be considered threatened. A research team led by Dr John Woinarski from Charles Darwin University reviewed all animals which have been listed as threatened under Australia's Environment … [Read more...] about 26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
Possible Sighting of Ancient Human Species on Flores Island Sparks Excitement Among Anthropologists
On the Indonesian island of Flores, a fascinating discovery has recently been made, suggesting that an ancient human species may have once lived there. The discovery was made by an anthropologist who was conducting research into the local culture and traditions of the island. During the course of their research, the anthropologist came across a legend that described a small, … [Read more...] about Possible Sighting of Ancient Human Species on Flores Island Sparks Excitement Among Anthropologists
Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids
A sex-crazed tortoise that fathered hundreds of children and was acclaimed for "saving its species from extinction" was retired only a few years ago after siring over 800 children. Yes, it was a difficult task, but somebody had to do it. The tortoise in this case was a valiant soldier named Diego. Diego the Galápagos tortoise was retired from his duties at the … [Read more...] about Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids
The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species
Incredibly, the specimen isn't just ancient but also near-complete. A graduate student from Virginia Tech's Department of Geosciences discovered the oldest dinosaur ever discovered in Africa. The ancient animal was mostly intact, allowing palaeontologists to identify it as a previously unknown species. The ancient dinosaur walked on two legs, weighed between 9 and 29 … [Read more...] about The Oldest Dinosaur Ever Discovered In Africa Is A Brand-New Species