New ancient bryozoan species discovered in southern New Zealand waters
Lead author of the study, Emeritus Professor Abby Smith, said the discovery has important implications for conservation. “You…
Central Queensland fossilised fruits discovery changes understanding of plant evolutionary history
When scientists were first handed exceptionally preserved fossils from rural central Queensland, they were stumped. “It was an…
Mangatangi and Maramarua rivers: Testing reveals 527 species, rare kākahi
Over the past two years (2024 and 2025), eDNA results have been encouraging and informative. In 2024, approximately…
Yale Discovery Overturns Long-Held “Evolutionary Dead End” Theory
A newly identified species of eyeless cavefish is providing rare insight into how life evolves in the hidden…
Species actor Anthony Guidera dies aged 65 after weeks on life support
She wrote: “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Anthony. We…
Kiwi Coast reports million-pest milestone as native species return
The true number of pests removed is understood to be higher, as many more would have been removed…
Critically endangered kākāriki karaka boosted as Nacho and Trixie raise 55 chicks
“The breeding season has ended and yet she’s still producing eggs and raising chicks,” Percasky said. Two of…
Deep-Sea Cameras Off Japan Film Mysterious Floating Creature Scientists Can’t Identify
This ghostly organism was found at the bottom of the Ryukyu Trench and scientists are baffled by what…
Bright idea shines hope on struggling pollinators
Red light therapy has long been used by humans to improve skin health, slow signs of ageing and…
Remote Cameras Reveal the Rare Animals Living in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
Some of the incredible species captured in the Annamite Mountains | Photo credit: Fauna & Flora. A wide-ranging…
Animals considered extinct for 6,000 years just re-emerged in a New Guinea rainforest
Not one but two different species of animal, both thought to be extinct, have been spotted alive in…
Bill would remove commercial minimum snapper size under fisheries reforms
Current laws mean a commercial fishing vessel can only keep snapper bigger than 25cm and anything smaller must…