The national zoo in Pretoria has added over 200 new marine fishes to its aquarium, with the aim of educating visitors on ...

Most pufferfish live in marine environments, but some live in brackish water. Around 30 species have also been discovered living in the freshwater river systems of South America, South Asia and Africa ...

With much of the North Island experiencing drought this summer and climate change projected to bring drier and hotter conditions, securing New Zealand’s freshwater resilience is vital, according to ...

a neurotoxin also found in deadly saltwater puffer fish and blue-ringed octopus, and a bright orange belly to ward off predators. Without these traits, the Mazama newts are more susceptible to ...

However, freshwater lakes and rivers around the world harbor their own terrifying secrets. Beneath the calm surfaces of these waters lurk massive predators—some larger than most land animals, others ...

Walleyes can be found in deep lakes and windy rivers. They inhabit the sprawling Great Lakes and tiny backwoods waters. But no matter where you fish for walleyes, these lures should be in your ...

I Speak for the Fish is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor Kathy Johnson, coming out the third Monday of each month. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not ...

Wesley Daniels of Pearson, Ga., reeled in a spotted sunfish last Sunday from the Suwannee River. It tied the state record of 12 ounces. “I was fishing for catfish, so the unusual thing was that ...

While not the largest alligator gar that Weston has reeled in, the catch will mark a new world record with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) for the largest freshwater fish caught ...

The fossil record of freshwater crayfish is surprisingly sparse, comprising mostly trace fossils, some body fossils and rarely gastroliths. Paleontologists from Flinders University, the University of ...

Venom is one of nature’s most potent weapons, used by various creatures for hunting, self-defense, and survival. While some venomous animals can inflict severe pain, others can deliver a lethal dose ...