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Ethiopian Water Mouse: Is Its Rediscovery Confirmed?
Researchers report finding the Ethiopian water mouse while genetic checks continue. See how identification, survival and population recovery require different evidence.
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Laimosemion laranja: Why Are Its Range Figures Different?
Why does this Amazon killifish have a 25 km² range but 12 km² occupancy? A worked grid example explains the figures and what they cannot…
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Jamaican Iguanas: What Does 1,000 Releases Mean?
The thousand-release milestone is a cumulative count, not a wild-population census. Check the dated records, planned releases and a worked counting example.
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Is the Big-nosed Lanternshark the Smallest Shark?
One big-nosed lanternshark measured 21.5 cm. Compare fresh and preserved lengths, sample maxima and maturity estimates before calling it the smallest shark.
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Exostoma nasibarbatum: Is One Whisker Enough for an ID?
Learn how Exostoma nasibarbatum is distinguished from related catfish, with a trait comparison and a worked example of an incomplete photo ID.
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Does Copula lucentia Sting? What the Evidence Shows
No stinging was noticed during research on Copula lucentia. Learn why that observation differs from proving the tiny jellyfish cannot sting people.
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Was Silt’s Right Whale Calf Born in Canada?
Silt’s calf was found off Quebec, but its birthplace is unknown. Follow the evidence timeline and see why a late sighting changes the 2026 calf…
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Are There Still Quendas in South Australia?
Yes. The 2026 revision identifies living South Australian quenda populations. See which names apply to Adelaide-area, Kangaroo Island and other island records.
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Russian Desman: Does “Living Fossil” Mean No Evolution?
The Belarus rediscovery, ancient anatomy and modern DNA answer different questions. A practical evidence guide explains what “living fossil” really tells us.
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