It is frequently shown as a hybrid animal with an elephant-like head ... and deadly, of all the mythical sea creatures. He was said to be the youngest son of Gaia (Earth) and Tartarus (from ...

This horse-like creature with a single horn is equally majestic and enchanting. Often the legendary animal is described ... Colloquially called Nessie, the sea monster that is said to inhibit ...

The latest example of animal mix-ups could explain a giant ... what the prey mistakenly believes is a safe space. The mythological sea creature, left, and a digital illustration of a feeding ...

Scientists suspect the sea cows and their relatives ... it’s that many mythological creatures probably had a basis in real animals. Cyclops, the famous one-eyed giants of Greek mythology ...

Merfolk even appear in ancient Greek mythology ... other aquatic/serpentine animals). More often than not, the human half of the mermaid appears feminine — and is usually beautiful. Celtic mythologies ...

That is the case with this story, which was born out of a discussion about Burns Night and wondering what a “Haggis” animal ... of mythical creatures. The Kraken is a legendary sea monster ...

Types of large sea slugs called the California sea hare and black sea hare can be found off the coast and in tide pools ...

In a strange episode in the animal kingdom, a captive marine animal merged with another of its kind to become a single individual. The organisms that merged are comb jellies, translucent ...