From venomous spines to spike-covered genitalia, creatures around the world have unique features that set them apart.

Small shrimps of the genus Hippolyte have the ability to change color to camouflage themselves in the algae where they live and escape predators. Depending on the algae they are in, they can turn red, ...

Hoskin found Scawfell Island sun skinks in rainforest areas with “granite rocks,” such as several leaf-filled “gullies.” He ...

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Calling all lovers of Creole food who hate doing the dishes! This shrimp and sausage jambalaya is made in just one pan. Marianne Williams is a recipe tester and developer who has been working in the ...

Some species of the animal kingdom may be small in size but boast vibrant colours, making them the most colourful wildlife creatures.

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...

The swamp eel is one of the latest — and unwelcome — invasive species seen in the Sunshine ... are olive-drab brown in color with yellow-orange bellies. However, some specimens are brightly ...

Though they vary in size, typically ranging from 2 to 7 inches, some species can grow as long as 18 inches. Known for their vibrant hues, mantis shrimp exhibit a kaleidoscope of colors, including ...

The species comes in two color forms: Blue form crayfish are a dark hue with orange joints and tails, while purple form crayfish are turquoise with purple spots and white along their joints and tails.