Prototaxites, an extinct organism from the Devonian period, has been thought to be a fungus since its first fossil was ...

Previously believed to be plant or fungi, these giant organisms may have been a now-extinct fourth type of life.

On March 14, the South Florida Wildlands Association posted a photo of a mystery animal caught on a trail camera to their ...

Scientists say they’ve never seen anything like this “truly unique” species, which was found encased in amber Sara Hashemi The blobfish is specially adapted to life in the deep ocean, but it ...

Mar. 18, 2025 — An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can preserve microscopic details in feathers -- the first ...

Many countries have unique and unusual national animals, reflecting their cultural heritage and biodiversity, Here are 5 ...

Love a good mystery, especially one that's got to do with animals? If so, perhaps you can help solve the mystery of what exactly this critter captured on a South Florida trail cam truly is—a ...

All the animals depicted on the Pictish stones are lifelike and easily recognizable—all but one. The exception is a strange beast with an elongated beak or muzzle, a head locket or spout ...

A dad and daughter spotted a "bizarre looking" animal - on a roundabout in south east London. Ben Amos, 43, and his daughter Dolcie, 12, were heading out for dinner in Eltham just before 8pm on ...