Highly venomous male octopuses poison females before sex — to avoid being eaten after mating, scientists say
Scientists have discovered that when mating, male blue-lined octopuses will inject a powerful, incapacitating neurotoxin into ...
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Voters Crown the ‘World’s Ugliest Animal’ as New Zealand’s Fish of the Year
The blobfish is specially adapted to life in the deep ocean, but it looks like a shapeless blob when brought to the surface.
‘Sticky’ sea creature — with hooked penis — discovered in Australia. It’s a new species
Peronia watts is now one of four species that call northern Australia home, with an additional two Peronia species native to ...
Beaches closed after surfers ‘infected’ and sea creatures killed
Two foam-covered beaches have been closed after surfers complained of coughing and skin irritations, and dead sea creatures ...
Surfers fall ill after visiting South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula as dead sealife found washed ashore
Beachgoers are being warned about a potential hazard on South Australia ’s Fleurieu Peninsula. Over the weekend surfers at ...
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The Most Dangerous Animals In Australia & What To Do If You See Them
Another venomous sea creature is the cone snail ... Generally you don’t have to worry about animals in Australia, as long as you’re aware of the dangers and don’t do anything to provoke ...
Mysterious foam at Aussie beach sickens surfers as wildlife wash up: 'Extremely rare'
A popular surf beach in the country's south has been declared off-limits to the public as authorities investigate a ...
‘Couldn’t stop coughing’: Revolting reason why popular beaches are closed
A mysterious foam washed up on the shores of South Australian beaches has sparked serious concerns, with surfers reporting ...
Researchers inside deep-sea vehicle collect strange creatures — and find new species
The sea cucumber’s color is “unique,” researchers said, and its smaller number of tentacles (15 compared to 18 found in other related species) sets the animal apart. The species earns its name from a ...