On the ocean floor, many animals rely not on speed, but on defense. Echinoderms include sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, all sharing unusual body structures and survival strategies. Some are ...

The giant manta ray is one of the most mysterious creatures in the ocean. With wings spanning over 8 meters and one of the largest brains of any fish, it behaves in ways scientists are only beginning ...

Villagers on a remote island in Papua New Guinea have been warned not to eat fish until scientists can identify the cause of ...

Although commonly described as a tsunami, the titular wave in The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is more likely an example of a large rogue wave. For centuries, sailors spoke of two maritime ...

Whether you’re tackling the deserts of Namibia or the jungles of Uganda, the safari experience is heightened when you do it under your own steam. Here are some of the best self-drive adventures to be ...