The ocean is home to some of the most dangerous predators on Earth. From towering sharks to seemingly harmless creatures you might never see coming, many species are equipped with deadly instincts, ...

The Panthalassic Ocean once covered most of Earth, but scientists believe it may have become a brutal battleground dominated ...

While many people are scared of sharks thanks to their rows of razor-sharp teeth, the changing waters might be rendering the creatures from “Jaws” a little less fearsome. Growing acidity in the ...

Scientists have uncovered why big predators like sharks spend so much time in the ocean’s twilight zone. The answer lies with mid-sized fish such as the bigscale pomfret, which live deep during the ...

Leopard seals rank among the largest seal species on Earth, with adult females reaching nearly 12 feet in length and weighing more than 1.3K pounds. They possess long canine teeth, powerful jaws that ...

Sharks are often imagined as massive, powerful predators cruising through open water, but not all sharks are great ...

Megalodon tends to dominate conversations about prehistoric ocean predators. Its massive jaws and oversized teeth have turned it into a pop-culture icon that feels almost mythical. Yet during the ...

While sharks may have emerged before trees, it’s the latter that holds the title of the longest-living organisms. The oldest-known, still-living, individual tree is a 4,857-year-old Californian ...

A group of apex predators was seen off the coast of California, a company said. Getty Images/iStockphoto The ocean’s top predator was seen on the hunt for its next meal off the coast of California, ...

Over time, Crocodylus porosus achieved one of the widest ranges among reptiles. Before extinction in Seychelles, the species ...

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