Two white-blooded fish, two paths: Icefish and noodlefish independently lose red blood cell function

Antarctic icefish are famous for living without red blood cells, but they are not alone. A species of needle-shaped, ...
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These Rare Deep-Sea Creatures Are the Stuff of Nightmares

Far below the ocean’s surface, where sunlight disappears and pressure reaches crushing levels, some of the planet’s strangest life forms thrive. These deep-sea creatures have evolved in total darkness ...

“Weird-Looking” Otter Poo Leads to a Surprising Ecological Discovery

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.