As sunlight filtered through the forest canopy in Thailand, a “giant” creature crawled around a rocky hole. The animal’s “jewel-like” coloring caught the attention of passing scientists. It turned out ...

Against the mossy rocks of towering cliffs in Thailand, a bright orange spot stands out in contrast. Segmented pieces fit together like a puzzle to form a spherical body. Then, it quickly unfurls and ...

Scientists found a colorful “jewel-like” animal in rocky holes in Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Srisonchai, Likhitrakarn, Sutcharit, Backeljau and Pimvichai (2023) As ...