Researcher finds a new species of minnow with blue spots, green stripes, and unique features in Turkish mountain streams that drain into Marmara and Black seas.

Researchers have found that chunks of "flipped" DNA can help fish quickly adapt to new habitats and evolve into new species, acting as evolutionary "superchargers." ...

Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that belongs to the same group of the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex.

Scientists found 2-foot-long eel with fang-like teeth while trawling and discovered a new species: Cabo Verde spoon-nose eel, study said & photo shows.

A crayfish tangled in fishing line near a Washington lake turned out to be a new species, the Okanagan crayfish, found in WA and Canada, researchers said.

A new species of cable bacteria, which function like electrical wiring, was recently discovered in the US. Its unique morphology and genetic structure may be useful for the development of ...

Scientists know of four New World crocodile species, but a new study highlights potential fifth and sixth additions to the reptilian family. The two new crocodile species are each endemic to an ...

From the mines of Papua New Guinea to the water tanks of India, here are where researchers are finding new species.

Scientists found 4-foot-long snakes with matte black coloring in villages, mine site on Misima Island and discovered new species: atra tree snake, study said.

We discover these bizarre armored creatures and learn about their evolution, habits and the variety of different species. They are cryptic but often beautiful animals, so much more interesting ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Indian biologist Zeeshan Mirza has identified more than 60 new-to-science species, including snakes, tarantulas and geckos across India’s ...

New discovery reveals how chiton developed unique eyes to sense light and shapes. Their simple 'eyes' are capable of seeing light and shapes.