Wildlife
Strong bite Aggressive, sharp-toothed pufferfish ‘will cut off your finger,’ fishermen say in scary, new warning
These fish are biting — and not in the good way.
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Scientists reveal why mosquitoes bite some people more than others — and it’s bad news for beer lovers
An expert confirmed, "It's not a misconception — mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others."
Dozens of otherworldly new deep-sea critters discovered — including glowing jellyfish and a ‘glass’ squid
The ocean floor has been called Earth’s "largest and least explored habitable ecosystem."
Scientists discover deep whale graveyard with bones dating over 5 million years old
Feeding and living on the carcasses were myriad creatures, large and small, including sea cucumbers, squat lobsters and saltwater clams.
Bizarre reason for thunderous rumble in Hudson River revealed by scientists in eerie video
Sturgeons' booty calls apparently have a bass beat.
Popular lake closed after thousands of fish die — shocking video reveals them floating on surface
A popular angling lake in Arizona has been shuttered indefinitely over safety concerns after a biblical fish kill left it clogged with fish carcasses, as seen in appalling footage.
Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars
Tourists had to hide in their vehicles as the horde blackened the skies, as seen in bloodcurdling footage.
Great white shark filmed underwater in Mediterranean for first time — and scientists are shocked
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the Mare Nostrum.
Daddy longlegs spiders shock scientists as they gobble up unusual prey like ‘gummy bears’
Ever heard the parable of the daddy longlegs and the frog?
Common insect repellent now attracts mosquitoes — signaling a ‘blood meal’ for bugs: study
Mosquitoes may bite the hand that feed them this common insect repellant ingredient.
Tiny, blue octopus species discovered 6,000 feet deep in ocean — and scientists think it’s adorable: ‘Never seen anything like it’
"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded exclaiming.
Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
The beasts were wiped out by the early 1900s after aggressive eradication tied to livestock protection.
Chicks hatched from artificial eggs in scientific first — it could be a game-changer for bringing extinct animals back to life
Could this bring species back from egg-stinction?
‘Just that weird’: Suckerfish observed swimming in manta rays’ rear ends, could impede pooping, sex
It was a close encounter of the turd kind.
Bizarre, new fish species discovered — adorably dubbed ‘Snuffleupagus’ for hairy, orange appearance
"Sesame Street" creators are even supporting the fish’s moniker.
Woman picks up ‘beautiful’ bug that caught her eye — it almost killed her
"I just picked him up and I said, ‘Woah you’re so pretty.’ And within seconds, I felt burning through my body,” Antoinette Webb, 44, said.
Tourist seen hurling rock at endangered seal had arrogantly said he’d get away with it because he’s ‘rich’: witness
We told him that we called the cops, and he was like, ‘I don’t care. Fine me, I’m rich.'"
Hawaiian hailed as hero for beating entitled tourist caught hurling rock at beloved seal in viral video
A viral clip of the act of citizen justice captured a shirtless man approaching the visitor from behind and knocking him down in a flurry of blows.
Hawaii erupts with rage as man tosses huge rock at endangered seal Lani in wild video
Witnesses said the 37-year-old visitor repeatedly approached the endangered seal.
Deadly invasive insect causing ‘acute pain’ invades US — prompting safety officials warning: ‘Be aware’
Lantern flies aren't the only Asian invaders that'll be touching down this summer.