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New species identified when it bites researcher’s hand and 4 more discoveries
On Sudest Island in southern Papua New Guinea, researchers identified a new snake species named Aspidomorphus dimorphus after ...
From the front garden to the continent, here's why biodiversity does not increase evenly from small to large
The number of species does not increase evenly when going from local ecosystems to continental scales—a phenomenon ecologists ...
Biologists Reveal Two New Crocodile Species: 'Totally Unexpected'
The new reptile species had previously been thought to belong to the American crocodile, which has a widespread range.
Scientists Found Two New Crocodile Species. They Were Hiding in Plain Sight.
Found on two landmasses off the coast of the Yucatan, these surprise species could unfortunately already be in danger.
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Two new crocodile species discovered
Biologists have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucat n Peninsula. The ...
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Most endangered primate species identified in new report
A new global assessment has identified 25 primate species that are now the most endangered on Earth including the Tapanuli ...
Two new crocodile species discovered in Caribbean – but they are already facing extinction
Two new crocodile species discovered in Caribbean – but they are already facing extinction - Researchers say there may only ...
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From the front garden to the continent: Why biodiversity does not increase evenly from small to large
The number of species does not increase evenly when going from local ecosystems to continental scales -- a phenomenon ecologists have recognized for decades. Now, an international team of scientists ...