Some animals have jaws so powerful they can break bones, crack shells, or even split steel. These beasts use their crushing force to hunt, defend, and survive in the wild. Curious to see which ...

Inside deep-sea coral in the Pacific, an iridescent creature waits in ambush. Zhou Y, Zhang R, Shen C, Mao Q, Zhang M, Zhang ...

Reptiles have existed for millions of years, demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptations. The seven largest reptiles ...

They, like crocs, have strong jaws, a solid bite and are also ambush hunters ... of the mongoose is an apex predator within that ecosystem. These solitary animals hunt during all hours of the ...

All linked stories were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners ...