Sea cucumbers may appear slow and unassuming, but they have developed an incredible and unforgettable defensive strategy.

A scientist and a seafood chef walk into a bar. “We have a mutual interest,” says the scientist. “I study crustaceans and you cook them.” But the chef wanted to know just one thing: Do the ...

Invertebrates—creatures without spines—make up 98% of known animal species, but their backboned cousins get all the attention. Photographer Susan Middleton explores the strange world of ...

Anxiety, the psychological and physiological state characterized by an anticipation of potential threats and a heightened ...

Male Japanese quails produce a strange seminal foam that appears to enhance the chances of successfully fertilizing an egg.

A new study published in the journal Soil Ecology Letters, shows the importance of old termite mounds as habitats for a wide ...

From starfish and sea slugs to jellyfish and sponges, the ocean's invertebrates are some of the most ancient and diverse critters on Earth. And so are their superpowers, as marine biologist Drew ...

The nature of consciousness has long intrigued philosophers, scientists, and the general public alike. It raises profound ...

Terrestrial invertebrates More than 3,600 terrestrial invertebrates have been assessed by the IUCN and 42 per cent are threatened with extinction. Those under pressure include bees, moths and ...

In this video, we catch tropical saltwater fish and invertebrates in their natural habitat. Enjoy the adventure as we explore various locations and showcase the gear used for fishing.

Notably, invertebrates are absent from the list of protected species. Manatees swim in the Homosassa River on October 05, 2021 in Homosassa, Florida.