BURNSVILLE, Minn. — You'll want to think twice before dumping that county fair goldfish you won into a nearby stream or pond. The City of Burnsville tweeted out some pretty shocking photos Friday ...

Goldfish are hardy, fairly simple to care for, and eye-catching, so it’s no wonder they’re popular pets. These passive freshwater fish are ideal for renters who can’t have other types of pets, ...

The city of Burnsville has an urgent message for Minnesotans: Stop dumping your goldfish into the state’s waterways. In a now-viral tweet posted on July 9, the city shared photos of goldfish: A ...

Despite their popularity, myths and misconceptions about goldfish abound. The most common myths are that goldfish have short-term memories, thrive in bowls, remain small, have little variety, and are ...

Thousands washed ashore dead in the spring, but the fish are back. “They’re pretty hard to kill,” a biology professor said.