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A whole-genome study confirms the existence of four distinct species of giraffes, corroborating the conclusions of a 2016 DNA study; previously, it was believed that all giraffes were members of a single species. The study also supports the existence of seven subspecies of giraffes.
2021-05-7

Two gorillas in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park test positive for COVID-19, making this the first case of transmission to non-human primates or great apes.
2021-01-11

A new species of guenon monkey discovered in 2007 is now identified in Opala, DR Congo. Local inhabitants call it "lesula". The first specimen resembled the owl-faced monkey, but of unseen colour. More specimen have been located in a 6,500 square mile area. The species' genetic and anatomical distinctiveness (identification) has been determined in a study made the following three years. Its scientific name is "Cercopithecus lomamiensis". The publication already recommends it to the Red List of endangered species and proposes conservation measures for its Lomami and central Congo Basin habitat.
2012-09-12

Scientists decode the bonobo genome, making it last great ape to have its DNA sequence laid bare, following the chimpanzee, orang-utan and gorilla.
2012-06-13

Four new species of freshwater crab –bright purple in colour– are found in the Philippines. [http:--www.bangkokpost.com-news-asia-289773-new-purple-crab-species-found-in-philippines ("Bangkok Post")]date=August 2019
2012-04-21

Scientists announce the discovery of more than 1,000 new species resulting from a 2006 survey conducted on Espiritu Santo island in Vanuatu.
2011-06-9

Scientists publish a report in the "Journal of Evolutionary Biology" about a method of predicting radioactive contamination damage on species near Chernobyl, from historical mutation rates particularly in mitochondrial DNA. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-science-environment-11023530 (BBC)] 10.1111-j.1420-9101.2010.02074.x. Evol. Biol.")
2010-08-20