More than 50 new spider species discovered in northern Queensland
The new discoveries suggest Cape York Peninsula could be a hotspot for spider diversity in Australia.
The new discoveries suggest Cape York Peninsula could be a hotspot for spider diversity in Australia.
From Darthvaderum to Aphonopelma johnnycashi – sometimes scientists like to have a bit of fun when naming new species.
Live ruby seadragons have been recorded for the first time ever in the waters of the Recherche Archipelago, off Western Australia.
A ‘relic’ gecko species with no close living relatives has been found in Central Australia.
A tiny species of frog that’s new to science has been discovered just 10km from Newcastle Airport.
The Cape York graceful tree frog has been discovered in Far North Queensland, previously evading scientists due to its resemblance to a dainty tree frog.
Genetic analysis of a faded museum specimen has revealed a new species of antechinus that doesn’t like to travel.
Deep-sea organisms shaped like mushrooms defy any current classification systems
An Australian team spots rare species and finds three new mammals in Papua New Guinea’s mountain ranges.
The Cape Melville leaf-tailed gecko has been named as one of the top new species finds of 2014