In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and ...

While some animals are born with all the camouflage they need, others must create it. The decorator crab is a unique species of crustacean that “collects” things to decorate its shell. It’s a ...

Changes are coming for South Carolina’s crabbing industry as new sustainability-focused regulations are set to take effect ...

Have you ever seen a hermit crab or owned one as a pet? These tiny decapod crustaceans are known for their interesting habit of finding shelter. Rather than growing their own protective shell, such as ...

WASHINGTON — The blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay is at its second-lowest number in recorded history, dropping by 25% since last year. Still, an assessment of two states' surveys ...

Brave rescuers risk their own safety to free animals like humpback whales that become entangled in ropes and other fishing gear.

Long before man dug a hole in every inch of the earth searching for oil, the crab had been in the business of oil drilling. The crab’s house – I mean its ...

Researchers reported on Tuesday in the journal Cell that octopus arms are fine-tuned to “eavesdrop into the microbial world,” ...

Deadliest Catch returns with Season 21 on August 1, bringing a “gold rush-style” crab fishing race to Adak Island.

Deadliest Catch is hitting the seas for its highly anticipated 21st season. Discovery Channel announced Thursday that the new ...