Now they've managed to transform a boyhood passion into an unusual profession. Freshwater animals are under siege all over the planet, and the species-rich Southeast is no exception. At their ...

Discover the fascinating world of giant freshwater stingrays that you can legally catch and keep as pets! In this video, we explore these incredible creatures, their care requirements, and what makes ...

These animals (mostly sea creatures) are the longest-living animals on Earth, and their lifespans are surprising, if not ...

Freshwater mussels are some of the planet's most fascinating and underappreciated animals. With their beautifully colorful shells, diversity of shapes and interesting adornments — including ridges, ...

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

The Center and its allies petitioned for protection of all five species in 2010. “Freshwater animals are at the forefront of the extinction crisis in the United States and the Endangered Species Act ...

Climate change warms waters near the poles, enabling larger migratory fish like salmon to flourish. Equatorial populations ...

Moreover, in January 2022, the New Roots Institute stated, “Every day, 2 billion gallons of water are withdrawn from freshwater resources for the farming of land animals in the U.S.” The ...

Freshwater mussels, also known as clams, are unique animals. Mussels have two hard, external shells and soft tissue inside. They also have only one foot! The movement of mussels is limited. Most ...