Animal News: Page 12

Flatworm Injects Sperm Into its Head if Mate Unavailable (July 2, 2015): Flatworm injects sperm into its head if it fails to find a mate. The sperm then migrate through its body to the eggs.

Fossil of Ancient Super Armored Worm Discovered (July 1, 2015): Scientists have identified an ancient species of super armored worm. The worm is named Hairy Collins’ Monster.

Fossil of Missing Link in Turtle Evolution Discovered (June 25, 2015): Scientists have discovered the fossil of a creature considred the missing link in turtle evolution. The creature had fused rib-like bones, the beginning of a plastron.

Tropical Organism Ejects Its Digestive Tract in Defense Mechanism (June 23, 2015): A tropical filter-feeder organisim ejects its digestive tract as a defense mechanism.

Adorable Pudu Fawn Born at Queens Zoo (June 22, 2015): An adorable Pudu fawn was born at the Queens Zoo on May 12. The pudu is the smallest deer species in the world.

Study Finds Most Kangaroos are Left-Handed (June 19, 2015): A new study has found that most kangaroos are left-handed. Multiple kangaroo species were observied in the wild during the study.

Cute Flapjack Octopus to Get Scientific Name (June 18, 2015): A cute octopus discovered by researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is soon to get an official scientific name.

Sensor of Earth's Magnetic Field Found in Worm's Head (June 18, 2015): Scientists have discovered a sensor of the Earth's magnetic field inside the head of the worm C. elegans.

Thousands of Red Crabs Stranded on Southern California Beaches (June 17, 2015): Thousands of red crabs have been washing up on beaches in Southern California. They are red pelagic crabs.

Study Finds Watching Cat Videos Makes People Happier (June 17, 2015): A new study has found that cat videos can boost the energy and positive emotions of viewers. Cat video watching also decreases negative feelings.

New Heart Urchin Among 100 New Species Found in the Philippines (June 8, 2015): A new heart urchin species is among 100 new species discovered in the Philippines by scientists from the California Academy of Sciences.

Ancient Bird Had Arrow-like Tail Feathers (June 5, 2015): An ancient Mesozoic bird from Gondwana had arrow-like tail feathers. The bird was about the size of a modern hummingbird.

Ancient Reptile Named After Harry Potter Spell (June 5, 2015): A newly discovered ancient species of reptile has been named after a Harry Potter spell.

Invasive Walking Fish Headed for Australia (June 4, 2015): An invasive walking fish called the climbing perch is headed for Australia from Papa New Guinea.

Seven New Species of Tiny Frogs Found in Brazilian Cloud Forests (June 4, 2015): Seven new species of very tiny frogs have been discovered on seven different mountins in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest.

Scientists Document Sawfish Virgin Births (June 1, 2015): Scientists say the critically endangered smalltooth sawfish has been reproducing without sex in the wild.

Researchers Find Fossil of Ottoman War Camel (May 28, 2015): Scientists have unearthed the complete fossil of an Ottoman war camel. It was found in a 17th-century cellar in Austria.

Red, White and Blue Crayfish Species Discovered in Indonesia (May 27, 2015): A colorful new crayfish species has been discovered in Indonesia. THe species is named Cherax pulcher.

Scientists Discover Panther Chameleon is Eleven Different Species (May 26, 2015): Scientists using DNA analysis have discovered that the panther chameleon in Madagascar is eleven different species.

New Amphipod Discovered in Caves in Caucasus Mountains (May 26, 2015): A new species of amphipod has been discovered in caves in the Caucuses mountains.

Fossil of Ancient Terror Bird Discovered in Argentina (May 24, 2015): Scientists have discovered the fossil of a previously unknown species of Terror bird that lived in South America.

Yale Scientists Grow Dino Snouts on Chicken Embryos (May 22, 2015): Yale Scientists grew dino snouts on chicken embryos by using small-molecule inhibitors.

New Gall Crab Species Discovered (May 21, 2015): A new species of gall crabs that live in coral have been discovered. The gall crabs can be found in Indonesia and Malaysia.

Opah is First Known Warm-Blooded Fish (May 15, 2015): The opah is the first fully warm-blooded fish. The opah's warm heart was revealed during research by NOAA Fisheries.

Scientists Discover Second Specimen of Pocket Shark (April 23, 2015): Scientists have discovered the second possible specimen of pocket shark ever found.