South American megafauna, from giant sloths to camel-like creatures, survived thousands of years longer than we thought, ...

Sea creatures may not always get top billing when it comes to cuteness, but this pink juvenile king crab stole some hearts after scientists brought it to the surface.

Genetic analyses have solved the riddle of where a marsupial mole fits on the tree of life: It’s a cousin to bilbies, bandicoots and Tasmanian devils.

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After 15 years of exploration, scientists discover an intact prehistoric Palau nautilus in deep water, a fascinating marine ...

A species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been named following its harvesting in the waters off Vietnam. According to ...

Australian tourist Zoe Cahill urged holidaymakers to be wary when swimming, as she has been left with permanent scars after ...