‘Elusive’ creature was missing in Himalayas for 91 years — until angler caught one
In the century that followed, the snakehead was caught and identified a handful of times, sometimes mistaken for other ...
Court restores protections for endangered whale species to prevent entanglement in fishing gear
A federal appeals court is reinstating rules designed to protect a vanishing whale species from entanglement in fishing gear.
Mermaid Performer Recalls Giant Fish Biting Her Head in Aquarium Exhibit: 'I Didn't Understand What Was Going on' (Exclusive)
Russian mermaid performer Mariia Zelenina, 22, went viral after a giant fish attacked her by biting her head while she was ...
Gene pools are getting dangerously shallow for many species. Researchers find five ways to help
Before species go extinct, their populations often shrink and become isolated. Healthy populations tend to have a large gene ...
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Mangaluru: St Agnes College organizes session on ornamental fish breeding
The department of zoology at St Agnes College (Autonomous), organized an enlightening session titled ‘Colorful creations: The ...
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Like flyways for birds, we need to map swimways for fish
Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.
10 Best Aquarium Fish for Beginners
White Molly: White Molly: An attractive fish species, it has an alluring quality. The species can be easily transferred from ...
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Fish Care for College Students
Although fun, the schooling fish need an environment that provides lots of enrichment when kept in a smaller tank, increasing ...
The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back
The Murray crayfish disappeared from large parts of its range over the past 40 years. Now a community-driven reintroduction ...
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Impact of the fishing ban on fish diversity and population structure in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, China
The middle reaches of the Yangtze River are characterized by diverse fish species and a critical habitat for aquatic life, this study seeks to assess the effects of the fishing ban on fish diversity, ...
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Extinct Human Species Lived in a Brutal Desert, Study Finds
A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...
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Scientists discover bigger, more venomous species of deadly funnel-web spider, nicknamed "Big Boys"
Australian scientists have discovered a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider that is bigger and more venomous than its relatives, nicknaming it "Big Boy." In research released Monday ...