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The remnants of a mosasaur show a sea predator that was ill equipped for slashing bites, and likely preferred to swallow its ...

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A new study from the Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) has demonstrated that public interest in the lionfish (Pterois miles), an invasive species native to the Indo-Pacific, is aiding in ...

The jellyfish itself is made of two parts: the peduncle, or stalk, and the calyx, or web of arms and tentacles. The new ...

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes work of conservationists across the globe. A winner announced in 2025 will receive $250,000 award for their work.

Concerning your recent article on steelhead and lawsuits by environmental groups ("Fish flop," Aug. 29). I have lived in San ...

New Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick could eventually become a solid contributor in Ben Johnson's offense. The veteran wideout will begin the year on the practice squad while he acclimates ...

The mountain lion was euthanized by a ranger after climbing into a tree following the attack Charmaine Patterson is an Associate Editor at PEOPLE. She first began working at PEOPLE in 2021 as a ...