Strandings of these jellyfish-like animals, sometimes called "by-the-wind sailors," usually mean spring is coming ...

According to BBC Earth, certain somnambulant strategies are based on protection, others on environment or even their ...

There's something highly unique about these odd-looking creatures: they're immune to cancer. The mole rat was one of the first entries into photographer Joel Sartore's Photo Ark, which now has ...

When Europeans first encountered the odd-looking platypus, it became the centre of scientific debate ... 1801-1803 The nineteenth century saw a number of hoax animals on display, such as P T Barnum's ...

At the BBC’s request, science writer and entertainer Simon Watt set out to explore the fascinating biology and psychology behind the effect that looking at cute animals has on our brains.

They say southern stargazers, odd-looking fish with eyes on top of their heads, can deliver an electric shock of up to 50 volts to ward off predators. The fish also have venomous spines above ...