Found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, lionfish venom can cause extreme pain, nausea and difficulty breathing, although ...

Found in freshwater rivers in South America, Asia, and Australia, these fish are ... some rare varieties, such as the ...

It’s an extraordinary fact: 51% of all known species of fish live in freshwater - 18,075 species. And more are being discovered all the time. But few people have any idea of the unimaginable diversity ...

Freshwater prawns are known for having succulent tail meat with a firm, lobster like, texture and sweet flavor. Where do the freshwater prawn I eat come from? Macrobrachium rosenbergii are tropical ...

A couple of friends who shared a common love of exotic pets, and a common frustration in unsatisfactory local options, have ...

A saltwater aquarium is an exotic and striking addition ... and difficult to set up and maintain than freshwater even if you chose one of the best fish tanks. Some of the fish, too, can fetch ...

I write about the world of biology. Native to Southeast Asia, a tiny freshwater fish packs a surprising punch with its loud calls. ... [+] Today, ichthyologists have uncovered the secret behind ...

2 min read Freshwater ecosystems are essential for human survival, providing the majority of people's drinking water. The ecosystems are home to more than 40 percent of the world's fish species.

This story appears in the April 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide would lack their prime source of protein without freshwater fish. Yet the lakes ...

NEW ORLEANS— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed ... The Center petitioned the agency to protect the rare mussel back in 2010. Alabama hickorynuts and other freshwater mussels are ...

emphasizes the need for innovative conservation strategies to safeguard not only the salmon carp but the broader ecosystem of the Mekong, which has been termed a "fish superhighway" and is home to ...

Betta, or Siamese fighting, fish are among "the most popular freshwater aquarium fish in the world," PetMD reports. Native to southeast Asia, this species is known for its range of vibrant hues. There ...