WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...

Giant clams grow huge by relying on algae for energy. Scientists found genes that help them live with algae and grow big.

In the depths of the South China Sea, a marine creature straight out of science fiction has been identified. This giant ...

A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his iconic and distinctive helmet. The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a 'supergiant' was found off the coast ...

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Two public forums, including one this Friday night, will be hosted by the Guam Department of Agriculture to share more ...

Petting large rodents the size of Border Terriers is – controversially – not on Metro’s ‘best things to do in Prague’ list.

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth ...

Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species Jan. 13, 2025 — Ecologists have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two ...

In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered ...

Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus, which can reach more than 30 cm in length, are known as bọ biển or "sea bugs" in Vietnam. For the first time, one such species was described from ...

New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...