This is how most fish feel when they are removed from their aquatic environments as they struggle to breathe ... Lungfish can stay out of the water for months, but to do this, they need to hibernate ...

"There are some numbers out there from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that there are as few as 800 adult toads in our state." ...

The platypus is one of the most mysterious members of the animal world. Even in the 21st century, there is still so much we ...

Explore South Africa's diverse winter destinations, from the warm beaches of Durban to the breathtaking landscapes of Limpopo ...

Coney Meadow restored by Wychavon District Council, Canal & River Trust, and The Rothen Group to boost biodiversity, aquatic habitats, ...

The emergency spillway area is a designated fossil collection zone where visitors can hunt for and keep fossils of brachiopods, trilobites, and other marine creatures that called this area home about ...

Fossils of Lystrosaurus, a pig-sized creature from 250 million years ago, show signs of slowed growth and stress in their tusks, similar to modern hibernating animals.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dr. Danielle Lore has a love of animals that runs deep. “In my bedroom, I have what I call a big Kahuna tank,” she said. “I think it’s 150 gallons.” It’s why ...

Water moccasins stand their ground—but do they actually chase people? Learn the facts behind this misunderstood snake.

A new study has uncovered evidence that a giant marine reptile from the Early Jurassic period used stealth to hunt its prey in deep or dark waters—much like owls on land today.

Ammonia stress in aquatic animals arises from elevated concentrations of ammonia in water, often a consequence of overfeeding, overcrowding, or inefficient waste management in aquaculture systems ...

One of the creepiest, crawliest creatures of the Earth may have been swimming before adapting to live on land, new research suggests.