There are many animals that can live both on land and in water. These fascinating creatures, capable of inhabiting terrestrial and aquatic environments, represent a significant advancement in ...

Mosasaurs, giant marine reptiles that existed more than 66 million years ago, lived not only in the sea but also in rivers. This is shown by new research based on analyses of a mosasaur tooth found in ...

The EyeRIS camera system collects 3D visual data in near real time about the structure and biomechanics of marine life. Filming pearl octopuses (Muusoctopus robustus) with this system has provided a ...

Turtles today are often slow-moving, modestly sized creatures, but their ancient relatives were quite different. Long before ...

Many animals that live in water need to come up to the surface to breathe, but they can still spend impressive lengths of time submerged thanks to a few clever tricks. When you purchase through links ...

Japanese researchers have described a new species of sea anemone that appears to share a mutually beneficial relationship with hermit crabs. The pale pink sea anemones, now named Paracalliactis ...

Deep-sea animals have been getting a lot of attention lately because every new video or photo from the ocean’s deepest layers shows creatures that look completely different from anything we see on ...

An ocean-mining company has funded some of the most comprehensive scientific studies of the deep seabed to date, and peer-reviewed results have begun to emerge. A collage of foraminifera, a kind of ...

Even without brains, creatures like jellyfish and sea anemones can learn from experience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Most of us think of long lifespans and immediately picture giant tortoises or ancient oak trees. But the animal world is full of unexpected creatures that live far longer than you’d ever guess. These ...