The more we learn about the animals we share the planet with, the more we realize how fascinating their behavior can be. In 1995, divers off the coast of Japan discovered intricate crop circles ...

Have you ever wandered along a beach and marveled at the gorgeous sand sculptures made by local artists? All of that effort, only for them to be destroyed when the tide comes in or the wind picks up.

Male Japanese pufferfish build exquisite sand sculptures to attract a mate. Male Japanese pufferfish build exquisite sand sculptures to attract a mate. When a female is not impressed with this male's ...

In the flat, sandy bottom of the sea off the coast of Amani-Oshima, Japan, are circular impressions in the sand. They are about 6 feet across, with “spokes” of sandy ridges and grooves radiating from ...

Toby fish are small puffer-fish, and each species occupies a different habitat in the sea. Ahead of MLK Day 2025 on Jan. 19, the Interfaith Roundtable of Kauai (IROK) is sponsoring ...

Many animals’ mating rituals can be pretty elaborate, and some are borderline disturbing. For pufferfish, the lead up is so stupidly intricate that it’s exhausting and just kind of sad. But that doesn ...

Anglers have been catching smooth puffer fish in New Jersey bays and rivers this summer season. The fish probably falls into the category of “you should throw that back.” Experts from the National ...