Michael Flores+FollowScientists Just Found a New Mouse!Did you hear? Researchers just discovered a brand new rodent species in the Appalachian Mountains—the first new mammal found there in 30+ years! This little guy, the Appalachian highland mouse, has some wild features like tufted ears, long whiskers, and a white chest patch. Turns out, it’s been hiding out in the high-elevation forests, munching on fungi and living in tight-knit family groups. Proof that even in well-explored places, nature still has surprises up its sleeve! #Science #WildlifeDiscovery #AppalachianMountains90Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowSecret Koala Hideout Found Near City!Who knew there were almost 300 koalas chilling right next to Newcastle? Researchers used thermal drones to spot these adorable marsupials in Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, and even the experts were shocked. Turns out, this hidden koala community is thriving way closer to the city than anyone thought! This discovery is a big win for conservation—and now we know drones are the new wildlife detectives. Koalas keeping secrets? Didn’t see that coming! #Koalas #WildlifeDiscovery #ConservationWin #Pets120Share
Michelle York+FollowHidden Monkeys Found in Vietnam!Scientists just stumbled upon a secret group of super-rare grey-shanked douc langurs in a Vietnamese forest—there are less than 2,000 of these wild cuties left! This surprise find means there could be even more out there, but their home is under threat from hunting and deforestation. Protecting these forests isn’t just about saving adorable monkeys—it’s about keeping our planet healthy, too. Wild, right? #Conservation #WildlifeDiscovery #EndangeredSpecies #Science1292Share
James Brady+FollowMeet the Giant Woolly Rat IRL!A massive, 33.5-inch-long woolly rat just got its first-ever photos snapped after 30 years of hiding! This shaggy beast, found in New Guinea, is basically the Bigfoot of rats—huge, elusive, and living its best life in the treetops. Thanks to a determined scientist and some local guides, we finally have proof this giant fluffball exists. Who knew the world still had secrets this wild? #WildlifeDiscovery #NatureIsAwesome #ScienceNews #Science71Share
Ashley Gomez+FollowGiant 'Woolly' Rat Finally Caught on Camera!Imagine a rat the size of a housecat! After 35 years of mystery, scientists finally snapped pics of the elusive subalpine woolly rat in New Guinea. This furry giant can grow over 33 inches long and weighs as much as a small dog. It spends its days hiding and only comes out at night to snack on plants. Turns out, there’s still wild stuff out there waiting to be discovered! #WildlifeDiscovery #GiantRat #NatureIsWeird #NewGuinea #ScienceNews #Science30Share
megangibson+FollowUltra-Rare Dragonfly Spotted After 100 Years!Imagine spotting a creature almost no one’s seen in a century! That’s what happened in South Africa when a group of local citizen scientists found a super rare sable cruiser dragonfly. Only about 20 sightings since 1920! Their discovery is shaking up what we know about the species’ range and raising wild questions—like, has it always been there or is climate change moving things around? Love how everyday people are helping science in real time! #WildlifeDiscovery #CitizenScience #Biodiversity #NatureNerds #RareFind #Science20Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowAncient ‘Dinosaur Fish’ Caught on Camera!Scientists just snapped the first-ever pics of a living west Indian Ocean coelacanth—aka the ‘dinosaur fish’—in its deep-sea home. This fish was legit thought to be extinct until not too long ago, and even after its rediscovery, nobody had actually seen a live adult in the wild. Now, thanks to some deep-diving explorers, we get a rare look at this 400-million-year-old survivor. Check out the wild photos and imagine what else could be lurking down there! #ScienceNews #DinosaurFish #Coelacanth #WildlifeDiscovery #Nature #Science61Share
