A new species of fish, Lacustricola gemma, or the gem lampeye fish, was discovered in a shrinking pond in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This small fish is recognized by its iridescent scales ...

Near a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sat a seasonal pond, formed during the wet season and already shrinking. Inside swam an “iridescent” creature with a “gem”-like pattern. Something ...

On a floodplain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sat a shrinking pond, doomed to eventually dry up. Inside its murky waters swam a scaly blue creature with “large” yellow eyes. Something about ...

Near a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sat a temporary pond, doomed to dry up eventually. Inside swam a ...

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources assured that the fish caught in Taal Lake are safe to eat. This comes amid ...

After putting the fish together and analyzing their DNA, the team quickly realized it had discovered a new species: ...

Nevertheless, nature still has the ability to surprise us. Take the shoebill, for example: a bird so bizarre, it almost ...

Expanded under former President Barack Obama, it was imposed to protect submerged reefs, atolls and seamounts that are home to around 7,000 species, about 23 of which ... Atmospheric Administration, ...

SINGAPORE – The DNA of six endangered fish species was found in fish maw products from stores in Singapore and Malaysia, a new study found. Fish maw – a delicacy in Chinese cuisine – is ...

Trending News: Defying aquatic norms, several fish species across Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas exhibit remarkable terrestrial adaptations. Mudskippers h ...

The new minnow species, Phoxinus kottelati, is able to change its color pattern during spawning, according to a study. Photo by Fouad Abou-Rizk. In the cold waters of northwestern Turkey’s lowland ...

Researchers have found that chunks of "flipped" DNA can help fish quickly adapt to new habitats and evolve into new species, acting as evolutionary "superchargers." ...