These images show a large sea turtle that was found half-buried on a beach in Saudi Arabia. The turtle was reportedly unable to move on its own and required help…
A giant Chinese mitten crab crossing the street was crushed by a startled driver who ran it over before he could stop. The crab - which measured 30 centimetres (12…
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of extinct amphibian that used its powerful sticky tongue to catch bugs. The species - named Chemnitzion richteri - used an ambush strategy…
A greedy raccoon rescued from a dumpster by police did its best to hide its shame when it covered its face with its paw for a mugshot. Police had found…
The world's fastest shark, which can strike at nearly 50mph, has been spotted prowling the Spanish coast close to Barcelona. The extremely rare, eight-foot-long shortfin mako shark is one of…
This is the moment a Florida fisherman shows off a rare rainbow parrotfish before releasing the colourful creature back into the deep. Conner Rachowicz - originally from Illinois - shared…
A previously unknown species of aquatic reptile which had the longest ever recorded tail has been discovered by scientists in China. The newly discovered prehistoric creature dubbed "Long-tailed Red River…
A mutant pig born with two bodies but one head has stumped scientists. The baffling creature arrived stillborn in Sao Miguel do Oeste, Santa Catarina state, southern Brazil last week.…
A tiny sharp-toothed rodent that roamed the earth 220 million years ago has emerged as a missing ancestor of today's mammals. The rat-like creature - called a cynodont after its…
This bronze Roman-era statue of a mythical winged lion with a man’s torso has been discovered at an archaeological site in the United Arab Emirates. The statue of the mythical…