How the world’s ugliest fish inspired Maggie Su’s novel ‘Blob: A Love Story’
At least in the beginning, the blob is based on the blobfish, which lives deep underwater near Australia and New Zealand.
From ‘zombie makers’ to ‘barking deer’: 8 of the weirdest creatures on Earth
If you think you've seen it all regarding the animal kingdom, think again! Nature truly has an endless way of surprising us ...
Blobfish, once dubbed 'world's ugliest animal,' named fish of the year in New Zealand
Once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," the blobfish – scientific name Psychrolutes marcidus – has been named New Zealand's ...
Blobfish overcomes notoriety as ‘world’s ugliest animal’ to win New Zealand’s ‘fish of the year’
It has been a dramatic change of fortunes for the blobfish. Back in 2013, the gelatinous sea creature was declared the ...
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Meet Some of the Strangest Deep-Sea Creatures, from ‘Sea Pigs’ to ‘Disco Worms’
A riotous photography collection from a recent underwater mission off the coast of Chile shows new and fascinating deep-sea ...
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5 Of The Strangest Museums In The World You Won't Believe Exist
If traditional galleries don't excite you, these five strangest museums around the world might just change your mind. Whether you find them fascinating or just plain odd, one thing's for sure ...
Blobfish named New Zealand's Fish of the Year 2025
New Zealand's Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust announced the Fish of the Year 2025 competition was won by the blobfish, a ...
Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions
UTRECHT, Netherlands — UTRECHT, Netherlands (AP) — The central Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a " fish doorbell " on a ...
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Blobfish once deemed ‘world’s ugliest animal’ wins New Zealand ‘fish of the year’
Over a decade after being relegated to the “world’s ugliest animal,” the blobfish made a resounding comeback and earned the “fish of the year” title in New Zealand. The decidedly ...
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The blobfish, 'bullied his whole life,' named fish of the year in public vote
A New Zealand-based environmental nonprofit, the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, announced over the weekend its annual "Fish of the Year ... it was named the world's ugliest animal during ...
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Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick
An Australian state has closed two beaches after surfers reported feeling unwell while dead fish and unusual foam washed ...
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The blobfish: 'World's ugliest animal' named fish of the year in New Zealand
The blobfish, described as the world's ugliest animal, has been voted fish of the year in New Zealand. The creature, which grows to about 12 inches (30cm) long, is known affectionately as Mr ...