Scientists say a Chinese fossil site offers the first major look at life after the Sinsk mass extinction.

A strange worm never seen before has been discovered in the Great Salt Lake, defying science and the local ecosystem.

Genetic research uncovers two hidden pangolin species, revealing how illegal wildlife trade may be driving unknown animals ...

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