Some of the fish species that supported the livelihoods and survivals of many living around Africa’s lakes are on the brink ...

Africa 's largest lake, Lake Victoria, extends across Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Its vast waters are dotted with countless ...

Freshwater fish are an ‘aquatic version of the canary in the coalmine’ for Africa’s rivers, lakes and wetlands, a new report notes ...

A new WWF report is sounding the alarm on Africa’s freshwater fish: one in four fish species it assessed is at risk of ...

A new study that looked at gut length variation between cichlid fish species found that some of the genetic loci for the trait are sex-specific even though males and females of the same species have ...

Hiking through this region takes you to breathtaking viewpoints overlooking deep valleys and rugged peaks. Trekkers can also ...

In a special report, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin examines how federal cuts could impact invasive species monitoring on Lake Michigan.

Two rare species of lichen have been discovered in Naddle Forest, Cumbria, marking the first recorded appearance in northern England.

The plant carries bacteria that cause irritation and burns, people are advised to be aware of the plant.

Scientists found fish with four nostrils, large eyes, wide mouth in underground river and discovered new species: Panzhou golden-lined barbel, study said.

— On a crisp, overcast morning on the dark, greenish-blue waters of Lake St. Clair, Dave LaVigne's fishing pole bowed like a candy cane as he reeled in what he hoped was a big fish.