Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species.

Keeping fish as pets and curating a stunning aquarium environment is a satisfying experience that provides a sense of calm and beauty. Colorful fish add interest and are fun to watch. They also add a ...

A multibillion-dollar expansion helped the canal accommodate king-size cargo ships. It might also be fueling ecological upheaval.

The giant freshwater stingray may be the ... The rays have also been targeted for the burgeoning aquarium trade, though it is now illegal to fish for stingrays in Thailand.

Looking to add some diversity to your fish tank? Turn your attention to freshwater crustaceans. Not only are these ...

Known for their vibrant colors and flowing fins, bettas are low-maintenance and ideal for small tanks. Small and striking, ...

A report has warned of a "catastrophic" decline in freshwater fish, with nearly a third threatened by extinction. Conservation groups said 80 species were known to have gone extinct, 16 in the ...

Once found in tropical oceans around the world, the largetooth sawfish’s range has shrunk by an estimated 60 percent in a ...

A quarter of freshwater animals, including fish, insects and crustaceans, are at high risk of extinction due to threats including pollution, dams and farming, according to a new study published on ...