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How Wildlife Photographers Are Using Instagram to Save Earth's Endangered Species
A robust community of wildlife photographers is educating the masses about the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystem.
How Wildlife Photographers Are Using Instagram to Save Earth's Endangered Species
A robust community of wildlife photographers is educating the masses about the delicate balance of Earth’s ecosystem.
‘De-Extinction’ Is a Bad Idea Because We Can’t Even Take Care of What We’ve Got
Bringing extinct animals back from the dead could hurt existing species, says a new report.
This Camouflaging Spider Will Make You Forever Suspicious of Dead Leaves
Researchers suspect the spiders might use the resemblance to hide from prey or predators.
Researchers Say More Than Half of Plant Specimens Could Have the Wrong Name
Distinguishing specimens from each other isn't always easy.
A Scientist Is Selling the Right to Name His Newly-Discovered Moth on eBay
But you can't just name a new species anything.
'Homo Naledi': A New Human-Like Species Could Change Our Ideas on Evolution
Researchers claim to have found a new, ancient human-like species.
Elton John Now Has a Species of Shrimp Named After Him and It's Glorious
Mountains crumble. Stars die. And nations rise and fall. But having your own species of crustacean named after you? That shit is eternal.
Whales Are Dying Off North America’s West Coast — And it Could Signal Trouble Deep in the Ocean
Four humpback whales have been found dead off the BC coast this week. And 23 other whales have been found dead off the coast of Alaska recently. A toxic algae bloom could be the culprit.
Here's How Many Animals Could Go Extinct Because of Climate Change
A University of Connecticut study says climate change is putting species especially at risk in South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Three New Lizards Found in Threatened South American Rainforests
Despite widespread deforestation, researchers are still discovering new species.