While much research has focused on the striking differences in biodiversity between tropical and temperate regions, another, equally dramatic, pattern has gone largely unstudied: the differences in ...

Learn how river turtles act as nature’s cleanup crew, spreading nutrients and keeping ecosystems balanced and full of life.

Keystone species are those that exist in an ecosystem to keep it functioning at its healthiest levels possible. These animals ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like the ...

Infrastructure provides many benefits to society, such as allowing for the transportation of goods and services and giving access to work or recreation for communities. The construction of dams, for ...

The Missouri Department of Conservation reports an invasive species of jellyfish from China can be found in Missouri’s lakes, reservoirs, and other freshwater habitats. An invasive species of ...

The habitats of freshwater fish species are threatened by global warming, mainly due to rising water temperatures. A 3.2-degree Celsius increase in global mean temperature would threaten more than ...

While alligators and crocodiles share a fearsome appearance, key differences set them apart. Snout shape, tooth visibility ...

The Suwannee moccasinshell has distinct ridges that cut through the long end of its oblique shell, giving it the appearance of a moccasin. (Courtesy of Michael Gangloff via Florida Museum) To ...

New research finds that ocean-dwelling fish entered freshwater environments on several occasions, evolving enhanced hearing abilities in the process. When ancient marine fish transitioned from ...

The Habitat and Angler Access Program is looking for project ideas and proposals for the third round of funding for fiscal years 2026-2027. Potential partners are required to contact, discuss and ...