Species : Science World Report

Mar 27, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Tasmania's Brilliantly-Colored Swift Parrot May Face Extinction in Just 16 Years

The brilliantly-colored and iconic Tasmanian swift parrot may be on the verge of extinction.

Mar 13, 2015 07:44 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Species of Tapaculo Hidden in a Museum Drawer for 70 Years

Scientists may have discovered an entirely new species that was hidden in a museum drawer for more than 70 years

Mar 02, 2015 11:31 PM EST

New York City Rats May Be Carrying Plague-Ridden Fleas

New findings published in the Journal of Medical Entomology reveal that since the1920s, rats in New York City were found to carry a flea species that's actually capable of transmitting plague pathogens.

Feb 21, 2015 02:19 PM EST

Entirely New Species of Ruby Seadragon Discovered

Scientists have uncovered an entirely new species of seadragon. While researching two known species of seadragons in an effort to understand and protect these fish, researchers uncovered a third, unknown species.

Feb 18, 2015 06:28 PM EST

Did Tropical Fire Ants Really Travel On 16th Century Ships?

Tropical fire ants may have been the first ant species to travel the globe.

Dec 24, 2014 03:03 PM EST

Dragon-like Gliding Lizards Disguise Themselves with Christmas Colors

Lizards are using some Christmas colors in order to survive this holiday season. By mimicking the red and green colors of falling leaves, Bornean lizards avoid falling prey to birds while gliding through the forest.

Dec 11, 2014 01:39 PM EST

Invasive Species Can Alter Entire Landscapes and Ecosystems

How much can an invasive species impact an ecosystem? It has the potential to alter entire landscapes, according to a new study.

Dec 10, 2014 09:16 AM EST

Invasive Species May Dominate Wetlands as the Climate Changes

It turns out that as the climate changes, wetlands may be far more vulnerable to invasive species. Scientists have discovered that invasive species may have the advantage as temperatures shift.

Nov 11, 2014 10:04 AM EST

Scientists Discover New Species of Critically Endangered Colorful Gecko in Madagascar

Scientists have discovered a new species of nocturnal gecko hidden within the darkness of tropical Madagascar. The new species reveals that there are rare animals still waiting to be discovered that may be in danger of going extinct.

Oct 30, 2014 10:17 AM EDT

New Species of Leopard Frog Discovered 50 Years After It was First Spotted

Scientists have officially discovered a new frog species--more than half a century after it was first spotted.

Oct 23, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

Scientists Test New Coatings to Deter Invasive Zebra Mussels

Scientists have spent six years testing coatings to control the reattachment of invasive mussels to water and power facilities.

Oct 21, 2014 11:22 AM EDT

These Goats are Shrinking Due to Climate Change

Could climate be causing goats to shrink? Scientists have taken a look at alpine goats and have found that they're becoming smaller as they react to shifts in climate.