Learn what makes the Australian box jellyfish so venomous, what happens when it stings, and which first-aid steps matter most ...

For three summers in a row, researchers working in the Mai Po Nature Reserve noticed something unusual drifting through the brackish shrimp ponds. At first glance, the small, translucent animal looked ...

It’s out-of-the-box scary. The Tripedaliidae jellyfish species has welcomed its fourth family member — a new 24-eyed creature that measures just over a half-inch long and carries a remarkably ...

SINGAPORE - Researchers from Singapore and Japan have discovered a new species of box jellyfish near Sentosa, and have advised beachgoers to take precautions.

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The box jellyfish is famous for its venom, but its bizarre collection of 24 eyes may be even more remarkable than its sting.

When it comes to certain creatures on Earth, the list of what we don't know about them is often longer than what we do. One such animal is Chirodectes maculatus, a very rare type of box jellyfish. To ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Scientists have described a new species of highly venomous box jellyfish based on specimens that were lurking near a Singaporean island formerly known as Pulau Blakang Mati, or the "Island of Death ...