For decades, scientists have wondered at the taxonomy of Vegavis iaai— an ancient avian specimen that lived in what is now Antarctica during the late Cretaceous period.

Seven newly discovered species from the tree frog genus Boophis, found across the rainforests of Madagascar, emit special ...

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Madagascar is not just another tropical island ... and abundant populations of wild birds and lemurs, the region was inducted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Like the teeth of a gigantic ...