Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup, called plaque, results in the thickening or hardening of the arteries, substantially ...

As docks and buoys are removed for winter, South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks reminds everyone that it's an ideal time to ...

Animals that disappeared from some rivers because of pollution, dams and overharvesting are getting a new lease on life that ...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A handful of a one-of-kind species of mussels are left in Alabama and they have recently gained endangered species protection by the U.S. government. The Canoe Creek ...

Mussels, at first glance, seem like rather unassuming organisms (though they certainly play crucial roles in the environment, such as working as filters). But one thing that’s also intrigued ...

Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources recently confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in a popular northern Kentucky lake.According to a release, biologists ...

Solstice Creek mussels like these can only be found in one Piedmont stream. North Carolina biologists have discovered a new freshwater mussel that’s only found in a short stretch of a Piedmont stream.

MERIDEAN - Michelle Bartsch and Megan Bradley stood on the banks of the Chippewa River, holding onto precious cargo. Enclosed in the containers in their hands on a recent June day were 3,500 juvenile ...

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Fish Trap Lake near the city of Motley in Morrison County, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Fish Trap Lake will be designated as zebra ...

Q. What should I do if I find zebra mussels while removing my dock or boat lift from the water this fall? A. If you find zebra mussels or other aquatic invasive species that have not been confirmed on ...