Whether venturing into pitch-black caverns or boating to uninhabited islands, scientists have recently discovered several new species that expand the scope of life as we know it. Take a look at these ...

Some mythical creatures from totally different parts of the world look similar, and we can't always explain this with ...

A triceratops skull may have served to generate tales about a griffin, a mythical creature with the body, tail and back legs of a lion, eagle’s talons as its front feet, and the beak-like head and ...

Stories of mythical beings have been with us for thousands of years. These legends, which were sometimes inspired by fossils or living animals, continue to inspire us today. On view March 16 through ...

One close glimpse of a modern bird, especially around the eyes, and it may feel like you're looking into the ancient past, when massive creatures walked the Earth and soared across its skies. It's ...

A new exhibit at HistoryMiami in downtown Miami explores the origins of mythical creatures such as mermaids, sea monsters, unicorns and even local creatures of lore like the Skunk Ape and Chupacabra.

SAN ANTONIO – You won’t have to visit a land far far away to see fantastical beasts this summer, giant living sculptures will be making their larger-than-life debut at the San Antonio Botanical Garden ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...