The Amazon Basin contains the world's largest system of rainforest and rivers. Two of these rivers, the Putumayo and the ...

In South America, urban expansion and agriculture are pushing the pied tamarin (Saguinus bicolor) and Peruvian yellow-tailed woolly monkey (Lagothrix flavicauda) toward extinction. This is not a ...

Indigenous communities, Field Museum scientists, local government, and more worked together to garner protection for the region, which is threatened by illegal logging and gold mining The Museum is ...

All pups are undeniably adorable with their wagging tails and endearing smiles. But there’s something special about black dog breeds that make individuals gaze in awe. These enchanting canines exude ...

In early January 2025, 20 red-browed amazons (Amazona rhodocorytha), a parrot species that was extinct in the Brazilian state ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. New Guinea’s subalpine woolly rat is the rodent of legends ...

František Vejmělka with a subalpine woolly rat (Mallomys istapantap). This is the first time the species has been scientifically documented in the wild. . | Credit: František Vejmělka.

A RARE species of giant woolly rat has been documented in photos and video footage for the first time ever. The elusive, nocturnal Subalpine Woolly Rat, or Mallomys istapantap, can be found high ...

The cubs — genetically determined to be sisters — were only a couple of months old when they died, but both were eating solid food, including meat from a woolly rhino (Coelodonta antiquitatis ...

Known as the subalpine woolly rat (Mallomys istapantap), it's a far cry from the woolly mouse that scientists bred recently. Head to tail, the males observed measured a whopping 85 cm (almost 3 ft ...