When most of us picture the ocean, we imagine turquoise waves, colorful reefs, and shoals of darting fish. But that’s only the surface. Venture deeper, far below the last reach of sunlight, and you ...

The natural world is home to some truly bizarre creatures, so strange yet fascinating that they seem more alien than Earth-born. Some are extremely rare, glimpsed only a handful of times due to ...

A still from the back of an Australian sea lion swimming underwater. Image: Angelakis et al. 2024. In the span of your life, you’ve probably had a dream where you’re flying. But have you ever dreamed ...

The sunflower sea star—which can span more than three feet across—is a ravenous, roving apex predator able to devour armored animals like urchins, snails, clams, and crabs. But a mysterious wasting ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Zoo attempts to keep animals cool while triple digit heat persists. As a temperatures continue to rise and El Paso stays near the triple digit mark with it's ...

Thousands of meters below the ocean's surface lurk some gigantic creatures, much larger than their shallow-water brethren. Scientists have a few hunches for why this happens, but the debate continues.

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Malayan tigers and Aldabra tortoises are native to hot and humid lands, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy a frozen treat on a hot Florida summer day. Temperatures in ...

Sea Life Florida Aquarium is taking shape in Winter Haven, where it will be part of the Legoland Florida Resort. Beyond its walls and water, of course, will be the creatures calling the new attraction ...

As temperatures climb into the 90s or higher and people blast their conditioning, the Indianapolis Zoo has to ensure its resident animals, who hail from a variety of climates, all stay cool and ...