Alternanthera littoralis, commonly called Joseph’s Coat, is native to Brazil’s coastal regions and has a long history of use in treating microbial infections and parasitic diseases. Scientists in ...

The newly described pumpkin toadlet Brachycephalus lulai, discovered in the mountain forests of Serra do Quiriri, southern ...

Deep in the cloud-covered mountains of southern Brazil, researchers have identified a new species of pumpkin toadlet — a group of tiny, brightly colored frogs known for their bold hues. It’s been ...

Goannas are Australian monitor lizards that wander into schools and urban spaces, drawn by food smells and warmth. There are over two dozen goanna species in mainland Australia, occupying diverse ...

Researchers in Brazil have discovered that a native plant known as Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may be useful in treating inflammation, pain, and arthritis.

This video examines three American animals whose introduction into Europe could cause severe ecological damage. It outlines ...

This year has been a significant year for the WWF, which celebrated tremendous wins in 2025. Here are its biggest moments in ...

Ambani, founder of Vantara, was lauded for his “visionary leadership” in establishing what GHS describes as “one of the most ...

A recap on our 2025 species to watch - what's been happening with magnolia, mink, manatee and a miniature chameleon?

Despite the vast numbers of animal species already identified, the natural world is still capable of springing a few ...

In Brazil, researchers from the Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), and São Paulo State ...

Pigs, rats, cats and mongooses, all brought to the island decades earlier by humans, were to blame for their demise, preying ...