One new species was kept in captivity for years while another has become a local food delicacy, researchers said.

These crayfish –also called crawfish or crawdads–are native to New Guinea. Their cool hues have made them popular aquarium ...

Recent advancements in genetic research are proving instrumental in the conservation of endangered species. Scientists are ...

The Mexican long-nosed bat is also the only species of bat in Arizona to be listed as endangered under the Endangered Species ...

In a megacity of southern China lived an elusive creature with a “window” in its eyelid. The “stout” animal largely avoided ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating piece of the evolutionary puzzle: how the ventral nerve cord, a key component of the central nervous system, evolved in ecdysozoan ...

As night fell across a swamp in southern Vietnam, a “large” fanged creature sat in the murky water. Its reddish eyes scanned ...

In the Lufubu River in Zambia, a “large”-mouthed fish known as Salzburg’s cichlid was identified as a new species. This fish, which has been popular among aquarium enthusiasts, was discovered to have ...

Native to Indonesian New Guinea, the crustacean comes in two color forms and is a popular pet choice in Europe, Japan, the ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.