These far-out animals fascinate and amuse scientists
Ruby seadragon Welcome to the wild side of the natural world. We've got crazy squids, ancient tortoises, sea "socks" and a tarantula named after a country-music legend. From the fascinating to the funny, these are some of our favorite critters known to science. A lot of secrets lurk below the surface …
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