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Newly Discovered 'Starry Dwarf Frog' Wears a Galaxy on Its Back, Hides in Dead Leaves
By Brandon Specktor published
This frog looks like a pile of dead leaves and carries the sky on its back.

What Is the Coral Triangle?
By Jennifer Leman published
The Coral Triangle is the most biodiverse ecosystem in the world and is home to a variety of sea creatures, including sharks, colorful corals and vibrant tropical fish.

'Mystery Dinner Snake' Found in Belly of Another Snake Finally Identified
By Mindy Weisberger published
A snake pulled from inside another snake's stomach was a species unknown to science.

'Blind' on Climate, Trump Inspires Name for Sightless, Slimy, Worm-Like Creature
By Mindy Weisberger published
A blind, worm-like amphibian species has a new and presidential name.

Earth's Mysterious 'Deep Biosphere' Is Home to Millions of Undiscovered Species, Scientists Say
By Brandon Specktor published
Should we search for life on other planets, or begin searching deep inside our own?

Climate Change Could Drastically Change Ecosystems Around the World
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Ancient pollen fossils could help predict how climate change will impact global vegetation.

No, Octopuses Don't Come From Outer Space
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists are skeptical of a new paper that suggests frozen octopus eggs rode a meteor to Earth 540 million years ago.

Hundreds of Purple Octopus Moms Are Super Weird, and They're Doomed
By Mindy Weisberger published
What's the story behind a mysterious gathering of octopus mothers?
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