Flamingoes are fairly large birds with a curvy neck and long legs, and they’re famous for their pink color and how they stand on one leg. There are five different species of flamingo, one of which is ...

(Reuters) - The blue whale and other baleen whales, the gentle giants of the sea, sift huge quantities of tiny prey from ocean water using a filter-feeding system in their mouths. But they were not ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Baleen whales like humpbacks, northern and southern rights, and ...

“The snout of Hupehsuchus is highly convergent with modern baleen whales,” the study concludes. Yet does that mean that whales are somehow descended from the noble Hupehsuchus? Not exactly. “There is ...

A global analysis by St. Joseph’s University on Long Island examines the prevalence of microplastics in marine life. Dr. Konstantine Rountos, who led the study, is an associate professor of biology at ...

When picturing a flock of flamingos, we often imagine long pink legs planted in a shallow lake and heads submerged as they filter feed. Though it looks peaceful, there’s a lot going on beneath the ...

In spite of their size, whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are filter feeders, feeding on plankton, small fish, and other microscopic organisms. To capture their prey, they typically swim slowly near the ...

Paleontologists have discovered a bizarre worm-like creature from the Cambrian Period that has features associated with three groups of living animals. Just a half-inch long and covered in bristles, ...