What was megalodon's favorite snack? Sperm whale faces By Mindy Weisberger published 5 July 22 New analysis of fossil skulls from sperm whales that lived millions of years ago shows that numerous species of ancient sharks preyed on the whales … and ate their faces.
Sharks: Facts about the ocean's apex predators By Michael Dhar published 4 July 22 Sharks are a diverse group of often-misunderstood fish. Learn more about these predators, including their evolution, habitat, diet and behavior.
Three people gored by bison in a month at Yellowstone National Park. Why do these attacks happen? By Harry Baker published 2 July 22 Park officials say visitors should keep a respectful distance.
It's raining anchovies in San Francisco By Jennifer Nalewicki published 1 July 22 An unusual surge in anchovy populations has led to the fish raining down on San Francisco. Here's why.
Octopuses may be so terrifyingly smart because they share humans' genes for intelligence By Donavyn Coffey published 1 July 22 Genetic analysis of octopuses identified DNA sequences in their brains called transposons, which may help regulate learning.
Newfound viruses named for Norse gods could have fueled the rise of complex life By Nicoletta Lanese published 1 July 22 These viruses were found in hot springs and the deep sea.
Ancient 'bear dog' found in France named after child-murdering cyclops By Jennifer Nalewicki published 30 June 22 A jawbone fossil from an extinct predator that resembled both bears and dogs, confirmed how widespread these carnivores were millions of years ago.
Serial killer whales have been murdering sharks and eating their livers for 5 years By Brandon Specktor published 29 June 22 A pair of killer whales has been terrorizing great white sharks near Capetown, slaughtering at least eight sharks over five years and eating their livers, scientists say.
Can you spot the crab in this photo? (Hint: It's under the fuzz.) By Nicoletta Lanese published 29 June 22 The species is named after the HMS Beagle.
30,000 year-old mummified baby mammoth found by Canadian gold miner By Ben Turner published 28 June 22 The baby was only one month old and grazing at the time of its death.
Scientists find species that don’t seem to age. What does it mean for humans? By Stephanie Pappas published 27 June 22 Some species of turtles age very slowly or not at all, according to new studies of both captive and wild populations. How do they do it?
8-armed Jurassic 'vampire' used supersuckers to trap prey, amazing 3D images reveal By Nicoletta Lanese published 24 June 22 This cephalopod is related to modern vampire squid.
Snake caught eating even bigger snake in striking new video By Harry Baker published 24 June 22 A new video captured by an 82-year-old man in Georgia shows an eastern kingsnake eating a larger and venomous timber rattlesnake, swallowing it headfirst.
Swarm of rainbow-colored starfish devour sea lion corpse on seafloor By Harry Baker published 22 June 22 A photo of colorful bat stars covering and eating the corpse of a California sea lion recently won first prize in a prestigious wildlife photography competition.
Biggest freshwater fish ever caught is a stingray that weighs nearly as much as a polar bear By Stephanie Pappas published 22 June 22 A 661 pound giant stingray caught in the Mekong River is the largest freshwater fish ever recorded.
Largest python ever found in Florida is 18 feet long and weighs a whopping 200 pounds By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 June 22 The python was as wide as a volleyball, at its widest point.
Hundreds of the world's smallest penguins have mysteriously washed up dead. What killed them? By Harry Baker published 17 June 22 More than 500 little penguins have washed up dead on New Zealand beaches since May, and scientists aren't exactly sure why.
Secret population of polar bears found living in seemingly impossible habitat By Harry Baker published 16 June 22 The discovery provides a glimmer of hope for the iconic white bears.
Massive bulldog-faced dinosaur was like a T. rex on steroids By Joanna Thompson published 14 June 22 A hefty abelisaurid is the fourth large, predatory dinosaur discovered in Egypt's Bahariya Formation, alongside other sizable Cretaceous carnivores.
Ancient toothless 'eel' is your earliest known ancestor By Cameron Duke published 13 June 22 A perplexing mystery fish may have finally been placed on the evolutionary tree of life as an ancestor of all four-limbed animals, also known as tetrapods.
