As detailed in a study published Monday in the journal PhytoKeys, the plant is a newly described species in the peculiar Thismia genus, nicknamed the “fairy lantern” for its fantastical appearance.

We often think that allergies only afflict people, but a broad range of other animals can also develop them. North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world ...

Sunlight filtered through the trees of a rainforest in northern Peru and illuminated an “iridescent” creature. Its “golden” eyes scanned the surroundings — but it wasn’t the only one looking. Passing ...

The Leyte Chorus Frog is a rare, non-reproducing hybrid caused by deforestation-driven overlap between two frog species, ...

Once reviled, the Greater Adjutant stork was nearly extinct, but the conservation efforts of Dr. Purnima Devi Barman and her ...

Scientists have discovered millions of animal species. Among them are some rare creatures with unique features and behaviours.

Florida softshell turtles are dangerous to handle and should be left alone. Harassing them risks injury from their sharp ...

Despite their breathtaking beauty and crayon wardrobe, painted buntings are surprisingly elusive. They prefer dense shrublands and often stay hidden within foliage. Their bright plumage makes them a ...

In addition to admiring the baby animals, guests can explore the newest attraction, Rainforest Wild Asia, which features nearly 7,000 native plants and 36 species of animals. Visitors can also indulge ...

If it bites you and you die, it's venomous. If you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. There are 6 dangerous snakes in. What ...

In 2007, a team led by Stanford geobiologist Kevin Boyce found that carbon isotopes in the fossils resembled those of fungi — ...

A greenish frog slightly larger than a quarter and donning a black Zorro mask recently started begging female frogs to have sex.