Step into the world of animals, from wildlife to beloved pets. Learn about some of nature’s most incredible species through recent discoveries and groundbreaking studies on animal habitats ...

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The photo of Mr. Blobby, as he came to be known, was taken during a 2003 research expedition, trawling the Pacific Ocean between Australia and New Zealand, where some blobfish live. Mr. …

Amazing Animals Watch to discover interesting facts about animals from all over the world.

What is a king penguin? The king penguin is the second largest penguin on Earth. In fact, the bird gets its common name from the belief that it was the largest of all penguin species—a belief ...

These animals are named after the Aztec god of lightning, Xolotl, who is said to guide the dead. According to one myth, Xolotl could escape his enemies by turning into this water creature.

These surprising animals have tusks These tusked animals use their overgrown teeth as multi-purpose tools to survive in their habitats.

Ants are common insects, but they have some unique capabilities—including their legendary communication skills that allow their colonies to function as superorganisms. Invasive ant species are ...

Atlantic puffins spend most of their lives at sea, but return to land to form breeding colonies during spring and summer.