Face of a Galapagos lizard.

Evolution

Flippers or Feet?

An extinct mammal may have been replaced by today's sea cows. Dive into this evolution mystery to learn more.

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Shark Teeth Tell Great White Shark Evolution Story

A close-up image of a fossil shark jaw with teeth.

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Meet the Tiny Bacteria That Give Anglerfishes Their Spooky Glow

A close up profile of an adult anglerfish female from the Linophryne family collected in the northern region of the Gulf of Mexico. © 2016 DEEPEND/ Dante Fenolio

Shark Teeth Tell Great White Shark Evolution Story

A close-up image of a fossil shark jaw with teeth.

Ghosts of the Ocean: Explaining Marine Life Devoid of Color

A large, white jellyfish floats through murky water

The Microbes That Keep Hydrothermal Vents Pumping

Riftia tubeworm (Riftia pachyptila) colonies near hot spring.