We now understand why the one and only immortal animal can live forever.
Only one species is known to be functionally immortal, and scientists have just compared its genome with that of its mortal counterparts in a quest to learn…
The latest sea creature hauled in by a Russian angler in the Norwegian Sea is an odd fish that resembles a baby dragon.
A Russian fisherman has discovered an ocean creature that bears a striking resemblance to a baby dragon. Roman Fedortsov, 39, scours for cod, haddock and mackerel on…
Discover the “Punk of the Turtle World” and learn about its peculiar tale
Photographer Chris van Wyk garnered viral success with his pictures of an algae-covered “punk” Mary River turtle. The media attention he purposefully generated affected decisions related to…
This insect has the largest wingspan of any known species, at 2.5 feet (75 cm)
An enormous representative of the extinct dragonfly-like order of griffinflies is the largest known insect species to have ever lived on Earth. Life-size model of the Permian…
These Fish in the Deep Sea May Look Terrifying, But They’re Extremely Friendly to People
The wolffish has the face only a mother could love, but it’s surprisingly affectionate. And it produces antifreeze. Could be a nightmare for a kid, but these…
Spanish Researchers Find a Prehistoric Turtle Species the Size of a Car The animal is one of the biggest marine turtles to ever exist.
Paleontologists in Spain unearthed a new prehistoric sea turtle species which they believe to be among the largest ever. An illustrated reconstruction of Leviathanochelys aenigmatica, the newly…
Designer Crabs To avoid being eaten, dress up as various objects and marine creatures.
As their name suggests, these crabs like decorating – themselves. From spider and harlequin crabs, through moss and seaweed crabs, to toothed and arrow crabs, there are…
Learn the origin of the two-headed shark.
Since 2008, Two-Headed Sharks have been popping up and experts have been trying to figure out the problem. Though two-headed sharks may sound like something from one…