A conservation group is preparing to sue the federal government for failing to make a decision on whether to list a rare ...

Another rare and prehistoric fish washed ashore on Fripp Island in Beaufort County this week. Here’s what we know.

When endangered species reach low numbers, their survival can depend on whether or not they have new habitats to live in, ...

This man set out to expand his backyard ponds and ended up with one of the rarest prehistoric fish in the world. At a local fish store, he discovered an entire pond filled with paddlefish—ancient ...

A tiny desert fish survives in a sun-scorched cavern on the edge of extinction. Here’s how it’s offering scientists a rare glimpse into the extremes life can endure. If you ever needed proof that ...

SAN DIEGO, California -- This is really the stuff of nightmares. A rare, monstrous-looking fish recently washed ashore in San Diego, California. It's called the Pacific footballfish, and it's one of ...

These three fish are freaks, phantoms and mysteries of the deep. Here’s what we’ve learned from the rare glimpses we’ve had of their lives. The deep sea is one of Earth’s final frontiers. Given its ...

An incredibly rare deep-sea fish has been spotted on the California coast.

“The ocean, especially in shallow and rocky areas where the rockhead poacher lives, is unbelievably loud and acoustically ...