The blobfish defied its reputation as the world’s ugliest animal to become New Zealand’s Fish of the Year, winning by about ...

Sticking out of the wood and flowing in the water were two “unusual,” feather-like creatures attached to the rotting material ...

In 2013, the blobfish was voted World’s Ugliest Animal by the Ugly Animal Preservation Society in an effort to get some attention for creatures who aren’t exactly panda-cute. The blobfish fit ...

From their odd appendages to their unsavory hygiene, certain animals suffer an image problem. But their awkward attributes ...

The deep sea is full of surprises, hiding creatures that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie rather than our oceans. These rare animals have adapted in incredible ways to live in a world of ...

To survive the deep ocean, sea creatures need all kinds of adaptations that give them alien-like appearances, like huge eyes and needle-like teeth.

The blobfish, once dubbed the "world's ugliest animal," has been named "Fish of the Year" by a New Zealand environmental group, the Mountain to Sea Conservation Trust, in an effort to raise ...

The blobfish, known for its unattractive appearance, has been declared New Zealand's Fish of the Year, altering public perception. This deep-sea species, adapted to high-pressure environments ...

The Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust conducted the annual poll where the fish won almost 1,300 out of more than 5,500 votes, according to Sky News.. The animal overcame a late surge in support ...

The blobfish may not win any beauty contests, but it has taken the crown as New Zealand’s fish of the year. How the tide has turned for what was declared the world’s ugliest animal in 2013 ...

But this deep-sea dweller—which has been dubbed the world’s ugliest animal—did manage to win over the hearts and minds of many New Zealanders. This week, the blobfish was crowned New Zealand ...