Chromosomal inversions are an important class of genetic variation that link multiple alleles together into a single inherited block that can have important effects on fitness. To study the role of ...

Yala Samp faces mounting threats from land grabs, encroachment, and habitat destruction, placing its biodiversity at grave ...

Eight fascinating animal species, such as Darwin's frog and mouthbrooding cichlids, exhibit unique reproductive strategies ...

A team in Herwig Baier's research department has studied this in cichlids. These fish are particularly interesting because, unlike many other fish species, they are very social and provide ...

3D-printed shell halves allowed researchers to peek inside the cichlid's home and observe the behavior of the mother and her fry during brood care.

Cichlid fish, particularly those found in the East African Great Lakes, are known for their remarkable diversity and evolutionary adaptations. This diversity extends to their parasites ...

South Florida has a climate perfect for warmwater fish and reptiles. Finding temperatures to their liking, it’s no surprise that so many exotic species have proliferated. Burmese pythons are ...

But who or what decides when it is time for the young to leave? A team in Herwig Baier`s research department has studied this in cichlids. These fish are particularly interesting because, unlike many ...

It may shock some people to learn that goldfish can live twice as long as a dog. They’re just one of several fish species that can enjoy very long lives. This can be a blessing for owners who want to ...

Some goby fish species give birth to their young in their mouths, where they remain until they are ready to swim away. Female cichlid fish carry eggs in their mouths, and the hatchlings are released ...