Getting to Know the Ghost Shark, Which Is Neither a Ghost Nor a Shark
When thinking of bizarre deepwater creatures, the iconic anglerfish or blobfish might come to mind. But the deep ocean is home to a wide array of wildlife, and plenty of…
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“Out of the corner of your eye you spot him”: The Goblin Shark
When people hear the word “shark,” images of the great white or shortfin mako might come to mind before the elusive goblin shark, a deepwater shark that can live almost…
“Release the Kraken!”: Demystifying the Giant Squid
One of the most recognizable deep-sea creatures in pop culture and folklore, the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) has captured the human imagination for centuries. Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher, wrote…
“That looks nothing like a pelican”: Getting to Know the Elusive Pelican Gulper Eel
The gulper eel, whose scientific name is Eurypharynx pelecanoides, is a bizarre-looking fish that lives deep under the sea. Because these creatures live so far down in the ocean, it’s difficult…
Ocean’s Best Dressed: Meet the Frilled Shark
Upon first glance at this serpentine creature, you may wonder if you are looking at an eel. The long, snake-like appearance of the frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) is thought to…
Anglerfish Take “Clingy-Ex” to a Whole New Level
Dive far enough down into the ocean, and you’ll reach a place devoid of light but full of organisms known for their extraordinary adaptations to this extreme environment. Many, for…
Three New Sub-Species Of Snow Leopard Discovered
The snow leopard is one of the most elusive cats in the world which inhabits a vast area of around 1.6 million km2 across 12 countries in Asia. Scientists have…
Salamander And Green Algae: The Strangest Symbiotic Relationship Ever Found
If you could ever imagine most bizarre symbiosis, probably you wouldn’t imagine such a strange couple as salamander and green algae. While the symbiotic relationships in nature are quite common,…
Comb Jellies Were The Earliest Animals, Genetic Study Finds
One of the longest-running controversies in evolutionary biology has been: What was the oldest branch of the animal family tree? For the best part of a century, sponges were held…
The World’s Rarest Dog Rediscovered In The Wild After 50 Years
The New Guinea Highland dog, known for its unique vocalization, has established itself on the Island of New Guinea at least 6,000 years ago. More than a half-century, we have…