Check out these ten amazing newfound species while you can

Posted Thu, 24 May 2012 21:09:05 GMT by Martin Leggett

Species may be disappearing at a worrying rate, but that doesn't stop science from trying to catch up with the planet's bizarre and wonderful remaining inhabitants. Here are ten of the most amazing new species discoveries for last year, as chosen by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University.

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The lemurs' radiation in Madagascar

Posted Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:09 GMT by Dave Armstrong

At least 17 species of lemur have been lost on Madagascar, leaving the remainder to adjust to niches that others occupied, possibly in a competitive way, in hypothetical adaptations known as "competitive release concepts."

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Baboon healing ability linked to social status

Posted Tue, 22 May 2012 22:09:16 GMT by Dave Armstrong

The links to social status in wild male baboons have been observed for illness, injury and speed of healing. Low social status has been known to affect immune responses and cause poor condition and the onset of old age, with high status having its own effects.

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Asian primate evolution livened up by an odd-nosed monkey

Posted Thu, 17 May 2012 21:39:03 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Recently, in Myanmar, an odd-nosed monkey was discovered. Always an exciting event, the primate discovery has livened up the whole of primate evolution.

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Elephant seal adventures tracked at sea

Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 14:56:44 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Northern elephant seals migrate throughout the north-east Pacific. They are foraging there on populations of squid and fish. 297 elephant seals were were tagged and tracked from 2004 to 2010.

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The soaring habits of Golden Eagles

Posted Tue, 15 May 2012 23:01:00 GMT by Dave Armstrong

Migrating golden eagles use thermals and wind when flying to conserve energy. Wind farm developments have an impact on soaring bird species as a study on movements of golden eagles in flight shows.

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