Hair-raising photos of newly discovered sea creatures that evolved to survive the world's deepest depths reveal an extraordinary look at life from the abyss. Images were released earlier this month of ...

Uncovering the hidden defense mechanism of the batfish — one of the ocean’s most unusual and clever creatures.

The red-lipped batfish looks like it was designed by someone who couldn’t decide whether they were making a fish, a bird, or a cartoon character. With its pouty red mouth and awkward, walk-like swim, ...

A fish that gatecrashed an experiment in Australia's Great Barrier Reef has surprised scientists by emerging as an unexpected weapon against the worldwide decline of coral reefs. Part of the research ...

With its bright scarlet pout, clumsy “walk” along the seafloor and built-in fishing lure, the red-lipped batfish from the Galápagos has become an online sensation, showcasing how evolution can produce ...

(CNN)-- The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has already claimed many victims -- from pelicans to oyster beds and precious marshland. But there may be one more: a species only just recently discovered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly every Oklahoman has a story about the Batfish. For decades, the USS Batfish has anchored itself in the hearts of families, ...