Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the shallow marine waters off of the coasts of Japan, Philippines, you can find these adorable little creatures floating about ...

Why it's awesome: These tiny marine creatures are probably better known by their nickname, "Shaun the Sheep" sea slugs, because of their uncanny resemblance to the iconic TV character. The adorable ...

A leaf sheep sea slug is spotted for the first time at Wuzhizhou Island, Hainan province. [Photo by Gong Qiya/For ...

If you’re ever diving off the coast of the Philippines and have a keen eye, you might be lucky enough to spot something that looks remarkably like an underwater Pokémon character: the Costasiella ...

The Elysia slug can detach its head from its body and regrow entirely. The Chimera mantis shrimp can spear its prey, at ...

In the vast and colorful—and sometimes terrifying—world of marine life, few creatures are as captivating as the Costasiella kuroshimae. Affectionately known as the "leaf sheep" or the "Shaun-the-sheep ...

Mystery of golden orb found in depths of ocean off Alaska finally solved: 'Everyone was like, What the heck? What is that?' 'A combination of amazement and horror': Hitchhiker fish hide in manta ray ...

Animals that resemble plants are not uncommon in the wild. Many creatures use this mimicry for camouflage purposes. One sea slug, however, doesn’t just look like a plant, it actually functions like ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

Scientists surveying tide pools in Italy found a “rare” sea creature in a first-of-its-kind sighting for the Adriatic Sea, photos show. Screengrab from @MaPaRoNNiE’s YouTube video Along the rocky ...