Ten New Spider Species Found in Madagascar
An international team of researchers has discovered ten new spider species in Madagascar. All ten belong to the genus Anelosimus, which is in the family Theridiidae. The names of some […]
For Ticks, Researchers Find Lemur Noses to be Males Only in Madagascar
By Josh Lancette Ticks have been found in the noses of chimpanzees in Uganda, presumably because the chimps aren’t able to pluck them off during grooming. They’ve also been found […]
The Cliff-Diving Ant of Madagascar Heroically Protects its Nest
In 2014, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) added 221 new plant and animal species to the family tree, enriching our understanding of Earth’s complex web of life. […]
Six New Dracula Ants Discovered in Madagascar
Six new species of Dracula ants from the Malagasy region have been discovered by scientists at the California Academy of Sciences. The discoveries, by postdoctoral fellow Masashi Yoshimura from Japan […]