Scientists have discovered an entirely new species of primate in a remote Chinese rainforest.
Researchers have identified a large number of new flora and fauna in the Mekong River basin.
A new species of the mysterious arapaima has been discovered in the remote backwaters of the Amazon.
A flying reptile with a wingspan of only 1.5 meters has been identified from fossils found in Canada.
Scientists have identified a whole new species of whale following years of stories from local fishermen.
A new species of meat-eating dinosaur dating back to the Late Cretaceous has been unearthed in Patagonia.
The fossil remains of a whole new species of carnivorous dinosaur have been unearthed in Argentina.
The prehistoric aquatic reptile fossil, which was found in a quarry, dates back over 200 million years.
Paleontologists have identified a new species of dinosaur from a missing period in T. rex evolution.
A terrifying new species of crocodile known as Machimosaurus rex has been unearthed in the Sahara.
Scientists have discovered a bizarre new species of shark that has been given an even more bizarre name.
New research has indicated that 'hobbit' remains found inside a cave actually do belong to a new species.
Scientists have revealed the discovery of a new species of giant tortoise on the Galapagos Islands.
Researchers have identified a treasure trove of new animal species in the Eastern Himalayas region.
A new species of titi monkey has been found along the remote Urubamba river in Amazonian Peru.
A new species of centipede has been found inside a cave system 4,700ft below the Earth's surface.
A total of 139 weird and wonderful new plant and animal species have been discovered in South East Asia.
A doctoral student has identified a new species of meat-eating dinosaur with an extremely effective nose.
Palaeontologists have successfully unearthed the most complete skeleton of a terror bird ever found.
The gargantuan reptile was related to the Titanosaurs and roamed the Earth around 100 million years ago.