As life on earth evolved, billions of creatures made the move from primordial ooze to life on land. For most, that eons-long transformation was a one-way trip. With the exception of amphibians—which ...

The old idiom of being a fish out of water is never a positive thing. Instead, it paints a picture of being uncomfortable or awkward. This is how most fish feel when they are removed from their ...

When we say that someone is a “fish out of water,” we sometimes mean to suggest that they are uncomfortable or out of their element. Yet in nature, there are fish supremely adapted to life outside of ...

You may have come across a meme showing an ancient fish known as a Tiktaalik. It shows illustrations of a green, eel-like, ancient fish. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Scientists say, around 375 million years ...

There’s a reason behind the saying “fish out water.” Fish don’t tend to do well if they’re not immersed in liquid. But ...

Imagine a creature that looks like a fish but walks on four legs. The axolotl is a true wonder of nature. The axolotl (ack-suh-lah-tuhl) is an amphibian that originates from the ancient lakes of ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of a year-long series commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the Marine Biological Laboratory's affiliation with the University of Chicago. “Inelegant” is a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you see it, kill it. An invasive fish species is harming the Mississippi ecosystem, and you can help stop it. Northern ...