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Smallest orchid in the world 6 Jul 2013 | 03:17 am
(From original article by Rachel Kaufman, via National Geographic News) December 3, 2009–The world’s smallest known orchid (pictured)—just over 2 millimeters (0.08 inch) across and nearly see-through...
Leaf-like Sea Slug Can Photosynthesize! 26 Jan 2010 | 04:44 pm
A green sea slug found off North America’s east coast not only looks like a leaf, but can also make food out of sunlight, just like a plant. via CBC News – Technology & Science – Leaf-like sea slug f...
Giant Land Lobster Not Extinct…. yet! 8 Jan 2010 | 09:16 am
Excerpt from original article found at NewScientist.com. Find the full article and much more information there. 15 July 2006 by Stephanie Pain On 14 June 1918, the supply shi...
New ‘strawberry’ crab species found off Taiwan 6 Jan 2010 | 12:23 pm
(AP) — A marine biologist says he has discovered a new crab species off the coast of southern Taiwan that looks like a strawberry with small white bumps on its red shell. Follow the link for the rest...
5,600 deep ocean species recorded for the first time 23 Nov 2009 | 11:07 am
Quoted from the AP article Thousands of strange creatures found deep in ocean, by Cain Burdeau Nov. 22, 2009 A report released Sunday recorded 17,650 species living below 656 feet, the point where ...
40+ Species Discovered in Crater of Volcano 15 Sep 2009 | 10:21 am
Image Gallery A team of scientists from Britain, the United States and Papua New Guinea found more than 40 previously unidentified species when they climbed into the kilometre-deep crater of Mount Bo...
Rat-eating plant discovered in Philippines – Telegraph 18 Aug 2009 | 12:18 pm
The plant is among the largest of all pitchers and is believed to be the largest meat-eating shrub, dissolving rats with acid-like enzymes. The team of botanists, led by British experts Stewart McPhe...
New monkey discovered in Brazilian Amazon 9 Jul 2009 | 10:58 pm
RI O DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Researchers have discovered a new sub-species of monkey in a remote part of the Amazon rain forest, a U.S.-based wildlife conservation group said on Tuesday. The newly fou...
Fossil Ida: extraordinary find is ‘missing link’ in human evolution 20 May 2009 | 04:53 pm
NOTICE: Comments based on religious doctrine or aimed at ‘debunking’ science will NOT be posted. Scientists have discovered an exquisitely preserved ancient primate fossil that they believe forms ...
One-Organism Ecosystem Discovered in African Gold Mine | Wired Science 14 May 2009 | 01:57 pm
In the hot, dark water of a South African mine, scientists have found the world’s loneliest species. Everywhere else biologists have studied life on our planet, they’ve found communities of life, but...
