Animals

October 8, 2026

Scientists Discover World’s Largest Underwater Garden Home to 20,000 Octopuses

Scientists are baffled by the number of octopuses gathered at an underwater garden off the coast of California. This octopus garden is a major breeding ground where octopuses collect shiny objects, stones, shells, and discarded human items on the ocean floor to craft their dens. First spotted in 2018 and studied extensively by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), it is the largest known deep-sea octopus congregation on Earth.

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September 30, 2026

Scientists Identify New Penguin Species for the First Time in 100 Years

When it comes to discovering new species, 2026 has been a good year. Earlier this month, we reported on the first new cat species discovered in Bolivia, and during the summer, we learned about a new monkey species with striking orange lips living in the Congo Basin. Now, a new species of penguin has been confirmed for the first time in 100 years.

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September 24, 2026

Mexico Successfully Reintroduces the American Bison Following a 100-Year Absence

Bisons are most often associated with the American West; particularly, with the sprawling landscapes of Yellowstone National Park. But these majestic creatures were once also a common sight in northern Mexico. This was before they were hunted and their habitats were destroyed between the 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to disappearance from the wild. Luckily, a comprehensive effort has brought these animals back to the region after over a 100-year absence.

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