An outdoor exhibition in Guilin shows installations of Qiu Qijing who gives a profile to the mythical creatures in Shan Hai Jing.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shan Hai Jing (Classic of ...

Smartphone users may soon see new gender-neutral figures, a citrus fruit and a mythical creature in their emoji list. Unicode, the nonprofit behind emoji creations, drafted “four new gender ...

Guitarfishes are one of the most threatened vertebrate groups on the planet: Without careful management, they are at risk of global extinction. As many as two-thirds of all guitarfishes are classified ...

Combining this with centuries of unchecked information exchange, it’s easy to see how simple creatures inspire some of the ...

From the fire-breathing dragons of Europe to the shape-shifting kitsune of Japan, mythical creatures have captivated human imagination for centuries. These legendary beings often reflect the ...

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 ...