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

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Due to its vast size — stretching from Canada and Greenland in the north, to Mexico in the south — North America contains a ...

But earlier this month, researchers announced something overwhelmingly positive: Green sea turtles, the iconic marine species ...

The goal is to mimic the natural features of the shorelines — enough to attract some sea creatures to make the wall their new ...

The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was ...

Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for ...

Crocodiles dominate in water with their stealthy movements and powerful tails. On land, they’re no slouches either, capable ...

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

Conservationists and students were cheering as three rescued sea turtles made their way back into the ocean at a private ...

While many of the fish, cetaceans and other more conspicuous or “charismatic” animals have been well studied, a whole world ...

A pack of desert lions in Namibia is adapting to the rugged terrain of the Atlantic coast, and wildlife photographer Griet ...