Beached 'Sea Monster' Just a Whale's Head

A large, shapeless, gray mass that recently washed ashore on a Mexican beach had officials and observers alike scratching their heads.

Mar 12, 2016 10:41 AM ET //

Jun 10, 2015 11:14 AM ET //

A turducken of a find reveals a massive shark that ate a big whale that ate a smaller whale. Continue reading →

Jun 4, 2015 08:28 AM ET //

The massive fish, Leptostyrax macrorhiza, would have been one of the largest predators of its day.

Jan 13, 2015 07:00 AM ET //

An extensive new study ranks the largest animals in the ocean.

Jan 11, 2015 07:00 PM ET //

A Jurassic Era beast that looked like a sinister dolphin might have munched on sharks and dinosaurs in what is now Scotland.

Jul 16, 2014 03:40 PM ET //

One of the first predators of its day, the creature sported compound eyes, body armor and two spiky claws for grabbing prey.

May 19, 2014 03:00 PM ET //

Visitors to Jennette's Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina, were shocked last week when an evil-looking fanged fish washed up alive on the shore.

May 27, 2014 07:00 AM ET //

Animal and insect behaviors are helping to explain the origin of many popular myths and mysteries.

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