Scientists have been shocked to find fossils belonging to the pygmy right whale—typically confined to the Southern Hemisphere, in parts of Italy and Japan.
The vulnerable Tasmanian shy albatross have accepted the 120 artificial nests planted on Albatross Island, which scientists hope will result in a record breeding season.
Robert Falcon Scott has long been blamed for his own death, as well as the death of his four companions during the famous 1912 British Antarctic Expedition. Now, new documents reveal that it may have been the fault of second-in-command, Teddy Evans.
According to a recent study, a crocodiles ‘predator avoidance dive’ will be affected by rising water temperatures, which make it difficult for crocodiles to remain submerged for long periods of time.
Scientists say that the new discovery enhances our understanding of the lifecycle of coral, from seasonal growth rates to the time of reproduction.
Thanks to Google Maps, marine biologist Johnny Gaskell was able to locate a large blue hole, which he says has protected delicate corals for decades.
Large colonies of hard, reef-building coral on the Great Barrier Reef have been found producing small white eggs, which, come time for the annual spawning, scientists hope will turn into coral larvae.
Born back in August, the pair of teeny tiny pups have only just began exploring their enclosures.
By studying the skin and bones of 51 Thylacines from across southern Australia, scientists have pointed to a particular climate event that may have caused their mainland extinction.
Photographs of the devil captured late last week show the animal wandering along a roadside with visible patches of fur missing.