The fight against wildlife trafficking, one of the most lucrative illegal trades worldwide, has a new and unexpected ally: African giant pouched rats. Trained to detect illicit wildlife products such ...

The giant panda is a species of bear that is found in the mountains of central and western China. One of the most popular and distinguishable animals in the world, the giant panda is also one of the ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

In the depths of the South China Sea, a marine creature straight out of science fiction has been identified. This giant crustacean, named Bathynomus vaderi, so called for its resemblance to ...

Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two ...

Two public forums, including one this Friday night, will be hosted by the Guam Department of Agriculture to share more ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

Tourists in Czechia’s capital regularly come face to face with nutria, large semiaquatic rodents native to South America that ...

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...

Mobile's drinking water supply will be closed to recreational use, following years of struggle against invasive species ...