Newfound Species
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An Even-Weirder-Than-Usual Tardigrade Just Turned Up in a Parking LotThe world's newest species of water bear has eight legs and eggs covered with tentacles.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Armored Spiky Worm Had 30 Legs, Will Haunt Your NightmaresBy Laura Geggel Last updated
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Rare Discovery: Hook-Legged Spider Found in Oregon CaveThe spider has unique clawlike hooks on its legs.
By Douglas Main Last updated
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Newfound 'snaky croc-face' sea monster unearthed in WyomingResearchers in Wyoming have named a new species of plesiosaur defined by its long neck and snappy jaws.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Oldest African dinosaur ever found unearthed in ZimbabweMeet Mbiresaurus raathi, the oldest African dinosaur (and one of the world's earliest) whose neighbors lived in Brazil.
By Joanna Thompson Last updated
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'Very weird' ankylosaur's tail looked like an Aztec war clubPaleontologists in Chile have found the remains of an ankylosaur that represents a new dinosaur lineage.
By Laura Geggel Last updated
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Creepy deep-sea 'vanilla Vader' woodlouse is 25 times bigger than a land louseScientists have identified a woodlouse relative — a 10-inch-long, creamy yellow critter called Bathynomus yucatanensis from deep in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Ancient Transylvanian turtle survived the extinction of the dinosaursA new study into the fossilized remains of an ancient turtle in Romania has revealed a brand-new species that managed to survive when the nonavian dinosaurs could not.
By Harry Baker Last updated
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Rare and bizarre tentacle-trailing sea creature caught on video, expedition scientist’s 'mind is blown'Researchers captured a rare flower-like sea pen on video in the deep sea and believe it could be a new species.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Last updated
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