Polar bears seem like a scary predator in snowy climates, but in Antarctica, they don't reign supreme. Rather, this animal ...

Beneath the icy waters of Antarctica lurks one of the ocean's most formidable predators. Leopard seals can grow over three meters long, weigh hundreds of kilograms, and use massive jaws to hunt ...

For half a century, Gyaros was off-limits to the world as a military prison and naval firing range. Then came an astonishing ...

Weddell seal pups living in the Antarctic need to learn how to hold their breath and get in and out of the water.

Have you ever tried to talk to someone while underwater? No matter how loud you might shout, it always sounds muffled. But ...

Without so much as a wave of his flipper, Neil the boisterous young elephant seal departed Tasmania this week, leaving behind a legion of fans – and questions about what happens when he gets even ...

Aspiration is a common cause of coughing after eating, when you inhale something into your windpipe. Treatment for coughing after eating typically includes dietary changes and medications. Eating ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...