England is proposing a unique, new animal welfare plan that protects one animal in particular: the humble lobster. The ...

Its closest rival in terms of size, the Nomura’s jellyfish (Nemopilema nomurai), is heavier per individual due to a larger ...

The Natural History Museum of Denmark houses a unique collection of 70,000 pieces of amber from various time periods.

New species are being discovered faster than ever before - at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study.

Keystone species play an outsized role in the ecosystem, affecting the natural balance in ways that cannot easily be replaced.

Study suggests adapting to life on land wasn't the biggest challenge facing fish coming ashore millions of years ago.

Almost one decade of recorded data retrieved from deep coral reef dives reveals some of the first evidence of that climate ...

Researchers have identified over 70 new species, from ancient dinosaurs to living mammals and insects preserved in amber ...

Invertebrates dominate the animal kingdom, making up 97 percent of all creatures. These animals, lacking a backbone, display incredible diversity. From microscopic mites to giant squid, their ...

Invertebrates are animals lacking a backbone. They comprise the majority of Earth's species. They inhabit oceans, soil, and forests. Invertebrate Animals: The animal kingdom is full of diverse species ...

Earth's vast oceanic biodiversity remains largely unexplored, with only a fraction of an estimated two million total living marine species formally named and described. A significant challenge is the ...