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A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

New UC Davis study finds evidence of carnivorous squirrels in Northern California — researchers say they observed ground squirrels actively hunting voles in 42% of the species' interactions.

Rewriting Evolution: Study Shows Neanderthals and Humans Were Not the Same Species

Magic mushrooms found in Africa are a species new to science

Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists

A third of Earth's species could become extinct by 2100 if climate change isn't curbed

The extraordinary ways species control their own evolutionary fate

Two species of ancient human relatives crossed paths 1.5 million years ago. Fossilized footprints in Kenya captured the moment, according to a new study.

Under-ice species at risk as Arctic warms

Saber-toothed kitten frozen in Siberian ice reveals new details about species

Once thought a fantasy, effort to sequence DNA of millions of species gains momentum

Zoo That Quietly Unleashed Thousands of Horrifying 'Fist-Sized' Spiders on Unsuspecting Citizens Celebrates 'Best Year on Record' for Species

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds - Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar.

Crunching fruit fly and human data via machine learning and systems biology results in the identification of key metabolites that impact lifespan in both species

Over 130 Species: Harvard Scientists Uncover Exceptional Ancient Fossil Trove in Massachusetts

Genetic databases don’t fairly capture species richness of Global South, new data show

Found hundreds of species using DNA barcoding - EurekAlert

There could be 30,000 species of earthworms wriggling around the world

Hot dragonfly summer: species with darker wings have evolved to withstand heat and attract partners - EurekAlert

Many Species Yawn Together, But Not For The Reasons We Expect