A biologist explains the surprising evolutionary math behind how the blue whale became the largest animal that has ever lived ...
Before scientists shed light on what they were, teeth that washed up on ocean shores were often mistaken for dragon teeth. It ...
In the ocean, different animals have their own unique self-defence strategies to help them survive predators. Some, like ...
The vast array of organisms in the deep sea remains a mystery to humans. Now, marine biologists can add one more puzzle to the list. A collection of odd materials was discovered nearly four miles ...
These exhibits help visitors overcome common challenges, such as understanding the true scale of extinct animals or ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When we think about the scope of our world’s diversity, ...
The mention of giant underwater creatures usually brings to mind mythological monsters. The great kraken, ancient leviathans, and if that fossil of a creature with 45 arms is a real-life Cthulhu. As a ...