Eco-tourism has proven that a living shark is far more valuable than a dead one. While the shark fishing industry profits about $630 million annually, shark tourism is gaining the upper hand. Palau is ...

Sarcastic fringeheads expand their jaws to four times their width and engage in strange mouth duels with rivals.

Most shark species have only five gills, but one primitive order has six, and some even seven. This anatomical difference is one of many that set them apart from others in their genus. The literal ...

Porcupines are known for having painful quills. These quills easily pierce the skin of would-be predators, creating a life-threatening situation if left in place. Even porcupines are not immune to ...

Sharks are incredible creatures that often get a bad rep for being aggressive. However, these fish are not inherently violent or dangerous. In fact, there are countless shark species that we aren’t ...

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There is a growing body of research linking nature to positive mental health. A new study has further advanced the field by linking birdsong and time spent in forests to positive mental health ...

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A new study reveals the nature of shark vertebrae, and how their specialized mineral structures allow some sharks to swim ...

Several species, including banded mongooses, use the toxic chemical secretions from millipedes to protect against pests.

In a historic moment for the Atlantic Shark Institute, a rare shark species was tagged off the coast of Rhode Island.

The Pristiophoriformes order consists of sharks with built-in saws for hunting and defending themselves, but they're rarely ...