Plant with star-shaped flowers assigned to a new genus in China
The twining herb Xua hongheensis grows in Yunnan’s dry-hot Red River valleys. Its structure and DNA set it apart from its relatives.
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New wild cat species described in Bolivia
Genetic analysis has identified Leopardus tilcayo as a distinct species within a group of similar-looking South American cats.
Kulans from Altyn-Emel released in the Ile-Balkhash reserve
The relocation aims to expand the animals’ range. Specialists will continue to monitor how they adapt.
WMO: the ozone layer is recovering, but the process will take decades
A new WMO bulletin published on September 16 reviews 2025, when the Antarctic ozone hole was relatively small.
Scientists study how fungi help feed Burabay’s pine forests
The first samples have been recovered from a year-long field experiment in Kazakhstan’s Burabay National Park.
Scientists describe a new toothed toad species in Sichuan
Oreolalax lizipingensis is so far known only from streams near the Liziping reserve. Its status as a distinct species is supported by anatomy, mating calls and DNA.
Central Kazakhstan steppe sees first wild-born Przewalski's horse foal in over 200 years
The foal's birth marks a major milestone in an international programme to return wild horses to the steppe.
How Central Asia is building a shared One Health system
The One Health approach links human, animal, and ecosystem health across five countries in the region.
Rare cinereous vulture chick filmed in Charyn National Park
State inspectors recorded an Aegypius monachus chick in its nest. The species typically raises only one chick in a breeding season.
A new car-sized dinosaur species is identified in Zimbabwe
Musango matusadonaensis lived around 210 million years ago and reached about 4.5 metres in length.