New Deepwater Tilefish Species Named After Princess Mononoke's San
Chinese researchers discovered a new deepwater tilefish species, Branchiostegus sanae, named after Princess Mononoke's San due to facial similarities; this is only the third new Branchiostegus species in 34 years, found in the South China Sea and common in Asian seafood markets.
New Deepwater Tilefish Species Named After Princess Mononoke's San
Chinese researchers discovered a new deepwater tilefish species, Branchiostegus sanae, named after Princess Mononoke's San due to facial similarities; this is only the third new Branchiostegus species in 34 years, found in the South China Sea and common in Asian seafood markets.
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36% Bias Score
Hundreds of New Species Discovered in 2024, Highlighting Biodiversity Crisis
In 2024, scientists discovered hundreds of new species across various locations, including a pygmy pipehorse in the Indian Ocean, a vegetarian piranha in Brazil, and a toothy fungus in England, underscoring the vast unknown biodiversity and urgent need for conservation.
Hundreds of New Species Discovered in 2024, Highlighting Biodiversity Crisis
In 2024, scientists discovered hundreds of new species across various locations, including a pygmy pipehorse in the Indian Ocean, a vegetarian piranha in Brazil, and a toothy fungus in England, underscoring the vast unknown biodiversity and urgent need for conservation.
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12% Bias Score
27 New Species Discovered in Deforested Peruvian Amazon
A joint expedition of scientists and the Awajún indigenous community discovered 27 new species in Peru's Alto Mayo rainforest, including three new amphibians and four new mammals, highlighting the region's biodiversity and the need for a conservation corridor that integrates local communities.
27 New Species Discovered in Deforested Peruvian Amazon
A joint expedition of scientists and the Awajún indigenous community discovered 27 new species in Peru's Alto Mayo rainforest, including three new amphibians and four new mammals, highlighting the region's biodiversity and the need for a conservation corridor that integrates local communities.
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16% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, but Face Immediate Extinction Threats
Scientists in the Greater Mekong region discovered 230 new species in 2023, including plants, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and mammals, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623; however, many are already threatened by human activities like habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade.
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24% Bias Score
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
230+ New Species Found in Mekong Region, Highlighting Biodiversity and Conservation Concerns
Scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered over 230 new plant and vertebrate species in 2023, raising the total to 3623 since 1997, but many face threats from human activity.
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32% Bias Score
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
Two New Funnel-Web Spider Species Discovered in Australia
Kane Christensen's two-decade-long work at the Australian Reptile Park led to the discovery of two new funnel-web spider species, Atrax christenseni and Atrax montanus, distinguished by size, appearance, and reproductive organ differences; the largest ever found, a 9.2cm legspan male Atrax christens...
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20% Bias Score
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
Two Dozen New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
A 2022 expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region discovered over two dozen new species, including four new mammals (a semi-aquatic mouse, spiny mouse, bat, and squirrel), highlighting exceptional biodiversity and the crucial role of indigenous knowledge in the research.
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20% Bias Score
27 New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
Scientists discovered at least 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a unique catfish, in Peru's Alto Mayo region during a 2022 expedition, highlighting unexpectedly high biodiversity near human settlements and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
27 New Species Discovered in Peruvian Amazon
Scientists discovered at least 27 new species, including an amphibious mouse and a unique catfish, in Peru's Alto Mayo region during a 2022 expedition, highlighting unexpectedly high biodiversity near human settlements and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
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20% Bias Score
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
230 New Species Discovered in Mekong Region, Underscoring Biodiversity Crisis
In 2023, scientists in Southeast Asia's Mekong region discovered 230 new species of plants and vertebrates, including a camouflaged lizard, a vampire-named mammal, and a leafless orchid, bringing the total discovered since 1997 to 3,623, highlighting the region's biodiversity but also the urgent nee...
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24% Bias Score