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Researchers have identified a fossilized baby tooth from the Schöningen archaeological site as belonging to a macaque, proving the primates lived in northern Germany over 300,000 years ago. This discovery provides new evidence regarding the historical range of these monkeys in Europe.
Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodile relative from 170 million years ago that possessed unusually slender teeth. These features suggest the creature likely fed on small prey like shrimp and tiny fish.
Genetic analysis has revealed that what were previously thought to be a single group of Gentoo penguins actually consist of four distinct species. This discovery marks the first time these hidden species have been identified in over a century.
Researchers studying 123 bird species have identified two birds capable of producing calls that rival the volume of a jackhammer.
A Colorado teacher discovered four 66.5-million-year-old footprints in North Dakota that represent the first known adult T. rex trackway. The find provides rare evidence of the dinosaur's pace and movement.
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross first banded in 1956, has returned to Midway Atoll at age 75 to hatch another egg. She remains the oldest known wild bird in the world.
Researchers have observed severed sea cucumber tissue continuing to grow for over three years in seawater. This phenomenon has led scientists to describe the animal as a real-life zombie due to its ability to survive without its original body.
A humpback whale was observed repeatedly touching and remaining beside her deceased newborn, prompting researchers to consider the nature of maternal attachment and grief in animals.
A rare flower in Thailand has developed a unique strategy where it mimics figs to trick wasps while simultaneously providing a nursery for flies. This dual-purpose pollination method allows the plant to deceive one insect species while rewarding another.
Astronomers have discovered a star system 300 light-years away where a small star is slowly consuming a nearby brown dwarf. Unlike typical rapid stellar consumption, this process is expected to continue for billions of years.
New Zealand’s largest giant wētā, the wētāpunga, has successfully established four new generations in the wild following a captive breeding program. The insects were previously restricted to a single island refuge after being decimated by introduced predators.