A solar eclipse unsettles the natural world in ways you might not expect. As the moon crosses paths with the sun, the sudden ...

In nature’s most unusual twist, some animals deliberately consume or manipulate other species to trigger chemical highs. From mammals that lick toxic amphibians to birds that rub insects on their ...

Scientists are revolutionizing how new marine species are described through the Ocean Species Discoveries initiative. Using advanced lab techniques, researchers recently unveiled 14 new species from ...

Notable sightings along the way included the discovery of an extensive crinoid meadow at a depth of 9,100 meters (29,855 feet ...

"This is likely the first time anyone has seen this shark and, based on its size, it is likely a juvenile and perhaps even a ...

Snopes has looked into variety of strange nature facts, from turtles who breath through their butts to the shape of goat pupils.

Meet the Atlantic wolffish, green humphead parrotfish, and other unusual species with extraordinary adaptations.

The Devil's Pool in Babinda, Queensland, is a natural wonder with a dangerous reputation. It’s a stunning rock pool with ...

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes can be their biggest advantages. Found across every continent except ...

As the planet warms, strange new animals are emerging in unexpected places. These creatures might look like they have come ...

What are some animals that give birth to huge numbers of offspring at once?” (Watch a female sea urchin produce millions of eggs.) The mola, or ocean sunfish, looks like an animal cracker someone bit ...