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‘Rare’ seasonal creature seen courting in mountains of Chile. It’s a new species

As the summer sun slowly warmed the Andes Mmountains in...

Take a look at the recent discoveries of rare creatures, insects and more.

January, 2024 - October, 2024
Recent discoveries highlight the captivating world of rare and elusive creatures. From a new species of trewanke scorpions found courting in the Chilean mountains to a jumping spider with distinct "eyelashes" in southern India, these findings expand our understanding of biodiversity. In Illinois, a fossilized spider-like creature took scientists by surprise with its unique features dating back 308 million years.

Meanwhile, the rediscovery of the Burmorthacris subaptera grasshopper in Myanmar, not seen for 85 years, and the mimicking "assassin" bug in Colombia emphasize the marvels still waiting to be uncovered.
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