A new approach for better understanding animal consciousness
A team of researchers has outlined a new approach for better understanding the depths of animal consciousness, a method that ...
River creature ‘with tiny scales buried beneath’ its skin discovered as new species
In a river of southern China, a “slender” creature with “tiny scales” under its skin paused to rest along the gravel riverbed. Its coloring helped it blend in, but not well enough. Nearby scientists ...
Research shows turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
New research shows that turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Researchers monitoring nesting green and ...
‘Unusual’ creature with ‘reddish’ eyes found at cave in Thailand. It’s a new species
As night fell across eastern Thailand, a banded creature emerged from its hiding spot and used its “long” limbs to climb up a cave wall. Its “reddish brown” eyes scanned the surroundings, but it ...
‘Bright’-eyed creature with a ‘whirring’ call found in Australia. It’s a new species
In a small patch of rainforest in northern Australia, a “bright”-eyed creature perched on a bush and called out. Its “whirring” sounds were meant to attract potential mates — but hooked nearby ...