These are the prettiest freshwater fish, from vibrant brook trout and pumpkinseed sunfish to majestic lake sturgeon. Check out how these species made our list!

Researchers caught a close-up video of a flying sea pig (aka, a sea cucumber), and it has what looks like 50 tiny hands.

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The habitat of one of the world’s cutest endangered animals is being threatened by human-caused climate change. The Caspian seal is the only marine mammal found in the 143,200-square-mile Caspian Sea.

Rescuers capture a sick sea lion in Santa Barbara, California. Hundreds of animals have become ill from a neurotoxin, found in algae blooms, that causes concerning behavioral changes. Two ...

“While they’re not the cutest animals on this list, all wildlife is equally important and deserves protection,” said MARS on Tuesday. Other endemic species highlighted by MARS this week ...

From the fierce mute swan to the venomous slow loris, discover how these cute animals that can kill you blend charm with danger. Whether they use venom, sheer strength, or surprising aggression, these ...