Scientists on a research vessel off the California coast are marveling at a rare find — a waved albatross was spotted soaring over the Pacific.

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Birds are some of nature’s most beautiful creatures — but a few of our feathered friends are truly bizarre — like these 25 weirdest birds in the world.

Wondering about the weirdest animals in the world? We've listed the Top 31 here — including the axolotl, aye-aye, blobfish, and goblin shark.

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

Tunnels are used to carry traffic through some of the most extreme terrain on the planet and they help ease journeys with reduced travel time. While most tunnels offer a short underground burst of ...

More than 100 years ago, U.S. Army Air Service Captain Earl French White made history with the longest-ever non-stop flight. You may be imagining a record-breaking trip across the country or even an ...

SAN DIEGO — In a huge win for wildlife, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has added its first-ever insect to their Frozen Zoo. There are over 11 thousand cell lines, representing more than 1,300 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The Lord Howe stick insect (Dryococelus australis) was ...

A Newsweek map shows the world’s 100 largest cities by population, according to updated United Nations data—including the only two U.S. metropolises to make the cut: New York and Los Angeles. The ...

An Oklahoma dog is now officially a world record holder, all thanks to one unforgettable feature. Ozzy, a French mastiff and bull mastiff mix, has been named the Guinness World Record holder for the ...

Dec. 3 (UPI) --An Oklahoma family's dog earned a Guinness World Record when his tongue, which usually hangs out the side of his mouth, was measured at 7.83 inches long. Ozzy, a French mastiff and bull ...