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KR6XGE Close up of a selection of colourful butterflies and beetles in a display case at a museum.

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Defining what constitutes a 'new' species isn't straightforward

Even at this time of rapid extinction, there are many species to be discovered, but we need to take care over what we mean when referring to "new species", says Penny Sarchet

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On the left, a creamy-yellow, oblong, pill bug-like crustacean is displayed with its carapace pointed upwards. On the right, the same crustacean is shown on its back with 14 pairs of legs pointed upwards.

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Giant yellow crustacean in an aquarium turns out to be new species

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A tortoise walking

Life

Early humans may have wiped out many turtles millions of years ago

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Flock of geese by a lake

Environment

UK government to hold back data on state of biodiversity in England

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KH4CJP Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Gyps himalayensis, Panna Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan, India

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As more bird species go extinct those that are left may be more alike

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A bee and a wasp perch on flowers

Environment

Bees vs wasps: Which insect is really worthy of all the buzz?

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada ??? 14 August 2021 ??? View of the Montreal city downtown from the belvedere Kondiaronk of the Mont Royal park.

Environment

COP15: Canada to replace China as venue for UN biodiversity summit

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Fascinating shots of extinct and endangered animals and plants

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Environment

Eating green means considering biodiversity as well as climate change

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Kunming in China, where COP15 is due to take place

Environment

China is putting nature at risk with its biodiversity summit delays

It's time for China to put national pride aside and let another country host the UN COP15 biodiversity conference, for the sake of wildlife, plants and habitats worldwide, says Adam Vaughan

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Life

Tree plantations with diverse species grow better than monocultures

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Life

Over a fifth of reptile species are at risk of extinction

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Environment

Climate change and farming may have halved some insect populations

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Earth

30 by 30: The conservation breakthrough we need to save biodiversity

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