Not only is this extraordinary spider an entirely new species previously unknown to science, but it is half male and half ...

Researchers have discovered an extraordinary, vibrantly colored tropical bird with "female" feathers down one side of its body and "male" feathers down the other. Female green honeycreepers ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A zoologist from the University of Otago in New Zealand spotted a ...

As a scientist, discovering and describing a new species is rare. Some researchers may go their entire careers without such a discovery, while others dedicate their work to the taxonomic frontier. For ...