Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about how sea stars (commonly known as starfish) manage to survive predatory attacks by shedding their own limbs. The team has identified a ...

For many creatures, having a limb caught in a predator’s mouth is usually a death sentence. Not starfish, though—they can detach the limb and leave the predator something to chew on while they crawl ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the name of survival, starfish sever their own body parts to ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation has a reminder for Southern Arizona Families: Drowning danger is a reality for young children. The county's 'Starfish Swim ...

In the name of survival, starfish sever their own body parts to escape predators. They will also eventually regenerate those lost limbs, but how this biological process works has remained a mystery.