But when were giant squids discovered, and why did it take so long to find the real-life "Kraken"? Let's find out. Do sea ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc. These mythical beings may have roots in actual animals like manatees, giant ...

Centaur, a mixed-breed dog recently adopted from Animal Friends, is on the roster for Team Fluff at this year's Puppy Bowl.

Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which ...

In Norway, the kraken myth grew and such washed-up specimens were interpreted ... Naming and classifying a new animal is only the beginning,' Jon says. 'We knew it was real and not a mythical beast ...