Discovered 3,600 meters below the Southern Ocean, this carnivorous sponge traps live prey in a first-of-its-kind survival ...

Before a storm hits or the ground begins to shake, some animals seem to know what’s coming. Their early reactions have ...

Orcas, or killer whales, are deadly and beautiful apex predators.

Sleeping underwater might sound peaceful — but for ocean animals, it’s a matter of survival. Some dolphins sleep with one half of their brain at a time, keeping one eye open to avoid danger and ...

Head under the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, and you will find one of the most beautiful killers in the sea. Meet the lionfish, an extravagant-looking fish featuring flowing spines and vivid zebra ...

"Our results challenge the longstanding idea that rods and cones are two fixed, clearly separated cell types. Instead, we ...

From the octopus that walks on land to another that grows its own ‘lifejacket’, discover these unusual species ...

Direct effects of global warming are worsening, while extreme weather events are not. Both have to be properly weighted to assess endangerment.

Dog walkers discover 2,000-year-old human footprints on beach - Archaeologists say the human and animal prints were made at the height of the Roman Empire ...

Big-eyed fish, white squat lobsters and curious-looking brittle stars are all living among the wrecked ship, new study ...