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March 2, 2023

See What’s Swimming: Annual Report Describes 201 New Freshwater Fish Species — Photos

The number of fish species on Earth is greater than that of amphibians, birds, mammals, and reptiles combined — totaling more than 33,000. And now, another 201 freshwater fish have been added to that tally.  The 2022 New Species report, a collaboration between SHOAL, the IUCN Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, and the California Academy of Sciences, […]

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Whales’ Massive Size May Be Caused By These Four Gigantism Genes, Study Finds

Whales are majestic creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries, inspiring art and poetry. Not only do multiple species top the list of the largest animals currently on the planet, whales also have the distinction of being the most massive creatures in existence since the Earth was formed. (Specifically, the blue whale can weigh up

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Close up of humpback whale breaching, spy hopping and surface activity while whale watching off a boat in the ocean
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