Biodiversity
Latest about biodiversity
Dragon Ant, Devil Orchid Star in Top 10 Newfound Species
By Kacey Deamer published
The top 10 highlight global biodiversity — as well as a slew of interesting names.
Why Are Thousands of Clay Caterpillars Swarming the Globe?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientific discovery takes patience, determination, focus and perseverance. And sometimes it also takes 2,879 Plasticine caterpillars.
Newfound 'Spider-Man' Snail Is an Expert Web Slinger
By Mindy Weisberger published
A new species of colorful marine snail slings webs like Spider-Man and is "kind of cute."
Manatees FTW! Sea Cows Escape 'Endangered' Status
By Mindy Weisberger published
The roly-poly West Indian manatee is doing so well that officials downgraded the species from endangered to threatened.
So Cute! 2 New 'Clown' Frog Species Discovered in the Amazon
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently described two new species of clown tree frogs, re-evaluating how the frogs were previously identified.
'Doomsday Vault' Gains 50,000 Seeds to Fend Off Food Crises
By Kacey Deamer published
The new deposit included samples from gene banks around the world.
Water 'Walls' Spur Evolution of New Colorful Fish Species
By Stephanie Pappas published
Intense rapids turn the lower Congo River into a biodiversity breeding ground.
World's Rarest Boa Snake Seen for 1st Time in 64 Years
By Mindy Weisberger published
A tree-dwelling Cropan's boa snake recently captured in Brazil is the first living specimen seen in 64 years.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.