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Weird and Wonderful: The Strangest New Species of 2024

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 - by Allegra Nguyen - Leave a Comment

In 2024, scientists have discovered thousands of new species, including unique flora, fauna, and fungi like vampire hedgehogs and pirate spiders. This year’s revelations highlight biodiversity but also draw attention …

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Significant Biodiversity Discovered in Costa Rica’s Methane Seeps

March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

An international research team identified nearly 500 deep-sea species in Costa Rica’s methane seeps, the highest biodiversity count recorded in such environments. Of these, at least 58 are considered new …