The likes of blobfish, naked mole rat, proboscis monkey and aye-aye among others are regarded as the ugliest animals in the world.

Awe-inducing creatures like mastodons, giant ground sloths, saber-toothed cats and even dire wolves ... frilly edges and camouflage patterns to blend in with algae-covered rock. But once they start ...

Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new study.

Research reveals that coral larvae combat high temperatures by lowering their metabolism and boosting nitrogen uptake, averting bleaching. This adaptive strategy enhances their survival by conserving ...