Crocodiles are apex predators in many freshwater ecosystems, but even they can encounter prey capable of fighting back. One ...

The Dominican Republic withdrew a proposal to regulate commercial trade of its American eels under CITES, an international wildlife trade treaty. Its decision came on the heels of a failed effort to ...

Dear Lucas: I was alarmed to read this in my newsfeed – “Slithering Threat: Asian Swamp Eels Spread in U.S. Waterways, Alarm Wildlife Experts.” *reader summarizes article* How can I be sure that the ...

In the vast depths of our oceans, evolution has crafted countless defense mechanisms to help creatures survive. From poisonous spines to camouflage abilities, marine animals have developed remarkable ...

Planning a patient’s discharge the day they are admitted is important — but not enough to fix the complex bottlenecks that slow hospital throughput and lead to emergency department boarding. These ...

The Tennessee Aquarium has an unusual way of lighting up a Christmas tree. Miguel Wattson, an electric eel, does the job with his electric discharge. Andrei Arlovski shuts down Jack Doherty after ...

Merry Eel-mas! Miguel Wattson, an electric eel, lights up Christmas tree. The Tennessee Aquarium has an unusual way of lighting up a Christmas tree. Miguel Wattson, an electric eel, does the job with ...

Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) said that House Democratic leadership will introduce a discharge petition in January to force action on a bill banning stock trading by members of Congress, the president, ...

Washington — Republican moderates in the House revolted against leadership on Wednesday as they seek to force a vote on expiring health insurance premium tax credits — an issue that could have major ...

The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. Today we’ll find out about eels that ...

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) filed a discharge petition on Tuesday in an attempt to bypass House Republican leadership to force a vote on a bill to prohibit stock trading for members of Congress ...

SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can return home to rivers and streams. They’ve existed ...