Though sightings in Colorado are rare, these animals are crucial to the ecosystem as they help control populations of small ...

[New Paper] Meet Delectopecten thermus, a new species of Glass Scallop from a deep-sea hot vent in Okinawa Trough, Japan! We ...

Teach young learners all about the fascinating world of reptiles with this free downloadable 5-day lesson plan.

A zoo in Bristol has welcomed two critically endangered primates with very distinctive voices - meaning visitors may hear ...

In the wild, survival means adaptation—and for some animals, that means changing gender! From fish and amphibians to reptiles and invertebrates, these creatures can switch sexes to thrive in their ...

BOWHEAD WHALE These massive whales, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, are known for their exceptional longevity. Some individuals have been estimated to live for over 200 years, making them one ...

What has puzzled researchers and philosophers for many centuries is the ‘why’ of sleep, along with the ‘how’. We human ...

The team suspects that animals with almost translucent bodies may have yet more systems to detect light directly.

Scientists, celebrities and campaigners are demanding a ban on boiling lobsters alive due to strong evidence that they can ...

We know octopuses are intelligent, but watch as this octopus surprises scientists by finding its own way to solve a problem.

Greenland sharks have been identified as the longest-living vertebrates on Earth, potentially reaching ages of up to 500 ...

Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography descended thousands of meters where they likely discovered dozens of new animal species. Creatures flourish where methane gas seeps into the ocean ...