Researchers in Alberta uncovered a fossil fish that rewrites the evolutionary history of otophysans, which today dominate freshwater ecosystems. The new species, Acronichthys maccognoi, shows early ...

A town in Edina, Minnesota, found a creative way to use the influx of invasive goldfish in a local lake — by feeding them to zoo animals.

Trawling restrictions not only benefit fish and shellfish; anemones and corals are also becoming more common, according to a new study from the University of Gothenburg. Twenty-six years of underwater ...

Wild fish are born with instincts that guide their swimming, but what would it mean to “teach” them? This deep dive explores natural behavior, survival skills, and the fascinating science behind how ...

When saltwater fish long ago evolved to live in fresh water, many of them also evolved a more sophisticated hearing system, including middle ear bones similar to those in humans.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced new hunting rules, including the use of smartphones for licenses and tags, and the use of crossbows for hunting deer and ...

The Eloy Police Department said a bear cub was found climbing trees and roaming through the grounds of the local pecan orchards before officers responded to help relocate the wild animal. The bear was ...

Scientists document thousands of bumblebee catfish, Rhyacoglanis paranensis, climbing waterfalls in Brazil, revealing nocturnal migrations.

Visitors are already lining bridges and creekside trails to watch chinook and coho push upstream into the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.