"Essential ecological processes." Experts stunned after finding rare species in unexpected location: 'Found for the first time' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Scientists reveal the existence of a new species of Colombian porcupine, Coendou vossi, that remained hidden for decades in ...

There's an old saying that everything in Australia wants to eat you – and this apparently includes plants, with the island a ...

The world is home to an astounding 8.7 million species, with a variety of weird new species discovered each year. Whether enjoying one of the best affordable safaris in Africa or simply paying a visit ...

Finding a species long thought to be extinct is a dream of many naturalists and ecologists. One family in Sri Lanka got to have this amazing experience. Journalist and naturalist Sajeewa Wijeweera was ...

Four species of the rare parasitic flower Rafflesia are blooming simultaneously in Bengkulu, a highly unusual phenomenon and ...

Taking simple, cost-effective measures now can build resilience and help secure the future of Wales’ most vulnerable species, according to a ...

More than two dozen new and rare bee species were documented during the first year of a new Washington state project that’s designed to get a better understanding of the insects. The Washington State ...

These wild horses were introduced to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in 1998 as part of a "rewilding experiment." ...

Deep-sea creatures often look more like science fiction monsters than marine animals. The glass octopus is one such animal. The Schmidt Ocean Institute captured this footage of the incredibly rare ...