There is the Banggai cardinal fish, found only ... eating away its tongue, and staring out ominously with two black specks for eyes. Then there’s a parasitoid worm that Smith photographed ...

It’s the stuff of horror films: Smith recalls one that lives in the nostril of a crocodile fish ... tongue, and staring out ominously with two black specks for eyes. Then there’s a parasitoid ...

Some animals rely on brute strength to hunt, while others use intelligence, deception, and teamwork to outwit their prey.

I sought solace in Stoic philosophy, which teaches us to worry only about things that are within our control and to not ...

The Spinoff presents a simplified transcript of the speeches at the treaty signings in Waitangi, Hokianga and Kaitāia.

Bearded dragons have a spine, but unlike humans, they don’t have any vertebral discs. These all-important discs provide ...

Once again, we will present a workshop on vermiculture – the process of creating soil-enriching compost from worm castings. For the first time ... or sage blossoms is good on top of vegetables, fish ...

Fish often avoid intense stimuli, but scientists and animal welfare groups have long debated whether fish can feel pain. So is there an answer? Animal rights organization PETA claims on its ...

Make a donation of $15 to the Lehigh Valley Zoo Catch and Release campaign and the zoo will name a fish after an ex that will be fed to a resident African penguin. Donors receive a video of a ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin ...