When you spend time on the ocean, it’s safe to assume the animals that call the sea home will stay in the water. This wasn’t the case for an Australian kite surfer. While catching the wind off the coast of western Australia, the surfer saw a glimpse of something dark moving under the water near […]
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Orca pods combine to hunt sea creature off California. See ‘once in a lifetime’ video
For 50 minutes, multiple pods of orcas worked together, hunting off the California coast. Two orcas, the matriarchs among the group of about 30 whales, on April 2 circled a 20-foot-long minke whale, according to Colleen Talty, a research biologist with Monterey Bay Whale Watch. The other killer whales, from 12 different pods, waited in […]
‘Dusky rose’ creature bought in Philippines market — and discovered as new species
On the islands of the Philippines, commercial and local fishermen pile into markets to sell their catches. In an attempt to document the species of fish changing hands, a group of American researchers scoured the markets for previously undiscovered species. Island to island, the researchers bought fish and compared them to the record of species […]
Striped creature — with ‘window’ in its eyelid — found in forest. It’s a new species
As the sun set over a rocky forest in Vietnam, a striped creature with a “window” in its eyelid hid under the leaves. Maybe it was looking for something to eat. Or maybe it was settling in for the night. Visiting scientists spotted the scaly animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited a […]
‘Silky’ creature — with orange teeth and long claws — discovered near Andes, photos show
Researchers discovered a previously unknown species of rodent that lives along the foothills of the Andes in Argentina. Distinguished by its long claws and brightly-colored teeth, the species was found when researchers examined dozens of rodent specimens kept at museums throughout the country. Upon DNA analysis, they concluded they had encountered a genetically distinct species […]
‘Very secretive’ creature that lays eggs in underground ‘foam nests’ is a new species
In a sandy patch of rainforest in Brazil, a “very secretive” creature laid its eggs in the foam nest built by its mate. The white, almost Styrofoam-looking nest was dug into the ground and difficult to find. Difficult, but not impossible. Scientists located the discreet animal and its nest. It turned out to be a […]
‘Cryptic’ creature — with blue lips and orange tongue — discovered as new species
Hidden in the bushes along a road in China sat a “cryptic” creature with a bright orange tongue. The spiny animal was trying to go about its day, but its efforts were unsuccessful. Visiting scientists found the mysterious animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited the mountains of Yunnan Province as part of […]
‘Mystery’ starlike creature among 100 potential new marine species discovered near New Zealand
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Marine researchers on a mission to record life hidden in the world’s oceans have reported they found about 100 potential new species — including one mystery starlike creature. The expedition team focused its investigation on the […]
Hairy creature — covered in babies — found at campsite in Thailand. It’s a new species
Near a campsite in Thailand, a hairy creature with brown pincers lurked under a rock. It was likely waiting for prey but what approached was something else entirely. Scientists found the eight-eyed creature — and discovered a new species. Researchers made the discovery while surveying local wildlife at Kaeng Krachan National Park during a November […]
‘Long’-tailed creature — with ‘large’ red eyes — found on island. It’s a new species
Obscured by the darkness, a “long”-tailed creature prowled an island in Japan looking for its next meal. Its “large” red eyes scanned the plants for prey. But it wasn’t the only one searching that night. Scientists spotted the spiky animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited dozens of sites on Okinawa island as […]
Large ‘dragon’-like creature — able to change color — discovered as new species
Along a hilly road in Myanmar was a “dragon”-like creature. The large, pregnant animal went about its morning — or tried to. Scientists spotted the colorful animal and captured it. It turned out to be a new species. Researchers wanted to study Jerdon’s forest lizard, a species of dragon lizard that supposedly lives in northeastern […]
Huge sea creature breaches as ranger is puzzled by rare silence off California island
A ranger watched the waters off a California island, but it was quiet — eerily quiet. Usually, the waters off Point Bennett on San Miguel Island are teeming with elephant seals and sea lions, Channel Islands National Park said in a March 6 Facebook post. “However, (the ranger) was surprised to find still water and […]