A team of researchers stumbled upon the fossils of a horseshoe crab with an unusual shape, which received the most suitable names of all. The animal resembled the infamous Star Wars villain Darth Vader, so scientists couldn’t help naming it after him: Vaderlimulus tricki. The fossil was 245 million years old, had a long tail, […]
Russian Scientists Spot Intact Skeleton of a Sea Cow on a Siberian Beach
A team of researchers made a huge discovery in Siberia, Russia. They stumbled upon a perfectly preserved skeleton of a sea cow, a marine creature which lived in the ice-cold waters of the Bering Sea and North Pacific. These impressive remains were found buried beneath a Siberian beach in the Komandorsky Nature Reserve. The skeleton […]
Red Squirrels Are Thriving Again in the Scottish Highlands
A British conservation project turned successful when it managed to achieve the goal of reintroducing red squirrels in their native habitat in the Scottish Highlands. The project was launched by the Trees for Life foundation, and it aims to continue reintroducing the species until it reaches high numbers again. Red squirrels returned to the Highlands […]
Climate Change Poses Starvation Threat to Bamboo Lemurs (Study)
A tough fate awaits bamboo lemurs, as their life doesn’t seem to get any easier. The creatures were already regarded as critically endangered, but the threat they face has gotten even bigger. Climate change has significantly reduced their food sources, so they now have to struggle with the threat of starvation. Bamboo lemurs are affected […]
Spooky Moth with Hairy Appendages Leaves Everybody in Terror, But There’s No Need to Be Worried About It
A Facebook post spread a lot of terror and got everybody ready for Halloween after displaying a short video of an unusually spooky moth. The insect had a terrifying appearance, and featured four ugly and hairy appendages coming from its rear. Until now, the post gathered over 41 million views, and left everybody curious about […]
Tiny Shrews Shrink Their Brain to Survive the Winter
When winter comes, animals resort to some of the weirdest behaviors to survive the cold weather. Hibernation is probably the most popular one, but some other techniques are a lot more interesting. For instance, red-toothed shrews reduce the size of their skull until the arrival of spring. How do tiny shrews survive during winter? These […]
This Weekend, Look Out for the Draconid Meteor Shower
October has some astronomical surprises for us as well, as a beautiful meteor shower will paint this weekend’s sky. On October 7th and October 8th, fiery stars will start falling from the mouth of the constellation Draco the Dragon. The phenomenon is also known as the Draconid meteor shower and will be visible especially in […]
The Blue Waterhole in the Great Barrier Reef Might Solve the Coral Crisis
The Great Barrier Reef is full of wonders, which do not cease to surprise scientists with their beauty and diversity. Now, one marine biologist has discovered a new such wonder, which might be of immense help in the fight for the preservation of corals. The miraculous discovery consists of a blue waterhole of stunning beauty, […]
Butterfly Wing Patterns And Colors Are Determined By Just 2 Genes
It’s not exactly news that most butterfly species sport striking hues and that their wings come in a multitude of intricate patterns. It’s no secret either that many butterfly species can use genetic manipulation to imitate other insects, moths, and noxious tasting butterflies to protect themselves from predators. But the element that was eluding scientists was […]
