A tiny desert fish survives in a sun-scorched cavern on the edge of extinction. Here’s how it’s offering scientists a rare ...

New species are being discovered faster than ever before — at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study.

New species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever—more than 16,000 every year—and the trend shows no sign of ...

Over 50 Triassic coelacanth fossils of mawsoniid, found mislabeled in British museums, show these ancient fish thrived in ...

A small fossil reveals that the largest freshwater fish, Otophysans, emerged in the sea, not in rivers, changing the ...

University of Victoria (UVic) biologists have discovered that even closely related fish species make unique and distinctive ...

One fish truly has a unique place in history, particularly because it has managed to exist on earth in some form since prehistoric times. We are referring to the sturgeon, a family of bony fish that ...

About 300 years ago, Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus set out on a bold quest: to identify and name every living organism on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For February, we’re focusing on the body parts that shape us ...

Whether a caught fish is released back into the water or removed for consumption depends on more than just the fish species ...