Richard Vaughan+FollowDeep-Sea Mining Uncovers Wild New SpeciesImagine sending a mining robot 13,000 feet underwater and stumbling on a whole bunch of never-before-seen creatures! That’s what just happened in the Pacific. Scientists found tons of new species, but also saw a 30% drop in biodiversity where the mining machine rolled through. It’s a reminder that we barely know what’s down there—and we need to be super careful before we start scooping up metals from the ocean floor. #Science #DeepSeaDiscovery #Biodiversity11Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowColombia’s Spiky New Mystery MammalWild science alert: researchers just ID’d a brand new porcupine species in Colombia! Meet Coendou vossi—a 2-foot, tree-climbing, quill-covered mammal that’s been hiding in plain sight. For years, it was mistaken for a common cousin, but after digging through museum drawers and blurry trail cam pics, scientists proved it’s totally unique. Its spiny tail and secretive habits make it super hard to spot, but it’s a big deal for biodiversity. Who knew forests still had surprises like this? #Science #wildlife #biodiversity00Share
