The leaf sheep is such a precious sea slug. What you’re looking at in the photos is the leaf sheep’s eyes and mouth, as well as its cerata. The cerata are the leaflike appendages that cover the leaf ...

If you ever dive in the tropical waters of the Philippines, Japan, or other parts of Asia and Oceania, you might encounter a tiny, enchanting creature that looks as if it belongs in a Pokemon game.

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 ...

The sea slug is bright green, shaped like a leaf and doing something very few animals can: harnessing the power of the sun. Certain species of sacoglossan sea slugs can conduct photosynthesis—an ...

At first glance, it looks more like a tiny leaf than a sea creature. But one post is reminding people that some of the most ...

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 ...

A leaf sheep sea slug is spotted for the first time at Wuzhizhou Island, Hainan province. [Photo by Gong Qiya/For chinadaily.com.cn] An ecological photographer recently captured the first verified ...

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 ...

It’s a black blob! It’s a rotten leaf! No, it’s a slug, and a pretty cool one at that. Snorkelers in Nova Scotia, Canada, have found a number of Elysia chlorotica, commonly known as eastern emerald ...