This fierce spider is called Trogloraptor–’cave robber’. Thanks to its giant claws, scientists are sure that this spider is a skilled hunter, but they’re not so sure how it goes…
This new species of barbet was found in the Cerros del Sira range in the Andes. The bird’s scientific name is Capito fitzpatricki, after Cornell director John W. Fitzpatrick, who…
Photographer Shawn Heinrich captured these stunning images off the coast of Cancun. One 50-foot-long shark dwarfs his boat, but it’s really harmless. Whale sharks are known to be quite docile…
This truly massive fish is not easy to photograph. Shaped like a finned bullet and dwarfing the diver next to it, this peaceful ocean sunfish is an amazing sight. They…
These hardy coral species brave temperatures of just 55° F. Nearly all reefs are tropical, so this reef just off the coast of a Japanese island is a rare find.…
A school of tiny Lined Seahorse babies have been born at an aquarium in Bournemouth. This is a great success, since the Lined Seahorse is dangerously close to extinction. The…
After a few months of bonding with him mom away from the public eye, this little redhead is making a splash. He is the first albino fur seal to be…
The 21-pounder has a set of foot-long claws. Mega-lobster would probably provide about five pounds of meat, but it’s not quite a recordbreaker. The largest lobster ever caught in Cape…
The vibrant blue color is caused by tiny bioluminescent organisms. These photos were taken by Steve Skinner, who trekked out to his nearby beach at midnight to capture the glow…
The Bryde’s whale is one of the most mysterious creatures in the sea. Seeing one breaching is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bryde’s whales are known for the strange and erratic behavior:…
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