Most fish probably cringe at the idea of beaching themselves on purpose, especially since they can’t breathe out of water. But this is something that the grunion fish does rather frequently, namely ...

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Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...

Size really does matter when you are a fish looking for a shoal-mate. And according to a new study "smell" plays a critical role in helping fish hunt for mates of a matching size. Associate Professor ...

Scientists studying squaretail grouper have found that the increasing presence of fishermen in the water is changing their behavior from flirty to flighty. A team led by scientists at Lancaster ...

The more we learn about the animals we share the planet with, the more we realize how fascinating their behavior can be. In 1995, divers off the coast of Japan discovered intricate crop circles ...

A new study of the genetic profiles of wild and hatchery coho salmon demonstrates important distinctions in how the two types of fish form mating pairs. A new study of the genetic profiles of wild and ...

Male guppies have learned the best way to success with the opposite sex is to make themselves look better by ensuring the competition is drab. As female guppies have eyes only for the most attractive ...