Only a handful of species can be found in all three oceans. Box jellyfish are among the oldest animals on the planet, dating back at least 600 million years, surviving several mass extinctions.

The infamous box jellyfish developed its frighteningly powerful venom to instantly stun or kill prey, like fish and shrimp, so their struggle to escape wouldn’t damage its delicate tentacles.

The upside of rising jellyfish numbers? Many animals eat them The upside of rising jellyfish numbers? Many animals eat them Jellyfish and human eyes assembled using similar genetic building blocks ...

From the deadly Australian box jellyfish to the massive lion's mane jellyfish, these gelatinous animals demand caution. Understanding their habitats, venomous stings, and potential risks is ...

But these animals aren’t cnidarians. Instead, they belong to group of organisms called Ctenophora. There are approximately 200 described species of scyphozoans. Most are free-swimming species with the ...

Common Krait is known to be one of the deadliest snakes in India. It's highly venomous and can cause paralysis. Sloth Bears ...

“Studying these animals in the ocean is hard,” she says, “and we haven’t figured out how to follow a two-millimeter jellyfish and see what happens to it.” ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Ocean Safety Bureau officials have posted Box Jellyfish warning signs at Salt Pond Beach Park, advising beachgoers to avoid swimming in the area. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS ...