(CNN)-- A pea-sized seahorse, the world's longest insect, a "ghost slug" and the world's smallest snake were among the top 10 species discovered in 2008, a committee of scientists said Friday.

There are at least 40 species of seahorses known to science, living in both temperate and tropical waters around the world. Seahorse species belong to the genus called Hippocampus, also the name of a ...

With adults only about an inch tall, the dwarf seahorse is the smallest of the four seahorse species found in U.S. waters. This dainty, curly-tailed fish occurs only in shallow seagrass areas in the ...

There are over 50 known species of seahorses. Each seahorse has a unique appearance, often spotted, speckled, or striped, and adorned with skin frills, spikes, or crowns. They can change colors ...

When visiting Knysna, make sure to go to SANParks’ Thesen Island office where you can see Knysna seahorses, a rare species ...

The educational display tank at the SANParks Thesen Island office is one of the very few facilities in the country authorized ...

South Africa’s only endemic seahorse species—has recently received a fresh start at the SANParks educational display tank.

The educational display tank showcasing the endangered Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) at the South African National ...

“This rare species is found naturally only in three ... work being undertaken to protect South Africa’s only endemic seahorse species. Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one ...