Nearby scientists spotted the lurking animal — and discovered a new species ... Here are three of our most recent eye-catching stories. → 'Big'-eyed creature with 'elongated limbs' seen clinging to ...

The animal kingdom showcases a stunning array of eye adaptations, each tailored to unique survival needs. From the enormous, night-vision eyes of tarsiers to the stalk-eyed fly's bizarre mating ...

The animal is a master in the dark ... Dormice use their whiskers to find a sure foothold "Dormice have quite big eyes, but can't really rely on them at night," says Robyn.

The first big clue was a free-floating weight at the ... proper and when bundles of photoreceptors become bona fide eyes. Animals with stage-three eyes can find suitable homes, as sea stars ...