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In the depths of the north Pacific, long wriggling creatures were caught up in the trawl of a research vessel off the coast of Russia. The animals were brought to the surface, their elongated bodies ...

Eye contact helps build trust and communication whether in business, friendships or romantic pursuits. Its importance in human socialization means that we're more likely to take note of eye color and ...

Xishui leaf-litter toads are considered “moderate”-sized, reaching about 1.5 inches in length, the study said. They have textured bodies with bumps and raised ridges. Their limbs are “slender” with ...

Seals are another marine animal that sleeps with their eyes open. Like dolphins, they have a special way of sleeping. Seals ...

CAPE TOWN - The Mdzananda Animal Clinic says many animals have gone missing, are injured or are too terrified to return home, after a fire at the Taiwan informal settlement in Khayelitsha.

Conclusion: Appreciating the Unique Place of Tarsiers in the Animal Kingdom Closeup photo of a small fluffy tarsier sits on a tree under a green leaf, the smallest monkey with huge eyes, Philippines, ...

They'd been following squirrel behavior for 12 years before making the observation. "I could barely believe my eyes," study lead author Jennifer E. Smith said, according to ScienceDaily. "We had never ...

If your eyes bulge more than is typical, it could be a serious health condition like hyperthyroidism. It’s important to share your symptoms and medical history with your doctor. Depending on the ...

Look at those big, beautiful eyes! People online are cheering after a baby orangutan and 16 other wild animals were saved from a smuggling ring in Chumphon, Thailand. Things could've been so bad ...

But a new eye test being launched on the high street can detect 12 different health conditions - including high blood pressure, diabetes and potentially deadly tumours. The scan, called an optomap ...