Studies of insulin, blood sugar and diabetes in other animals such as fish and dogs have already saved millions of lives and could lead to new treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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The dangerousness of a snake species can be measured in multiple ways. Here is a look at the deadliest snakes based on the toxicity of their venom.

A change discovery on the northeastern coast of Japan has resulted in the classification of a brand new species.

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Here's everything you need to know about Portuguese man o' wars and what you need to do if you ever get stung.

Found in the tropical waters of northern Australia, this species is one of the roughly 50 known species of box jellyfish in ...

Nature is filled with incredible, unique, and beautiful creatures, each of them adapted to survive in their environments.

We often mindlessly trample on snails and earthworms because they move so slowly compared to the average human, but there’s a ...