As life on earth evolved, billions of creatures made the move from primordial ooze to life on land. For most, that eons-long transformation was a one-way trip. With the exception of amphibians—which ...

Mudskippers break the rules of fish biology by breathing through their skin, walking on their fins and thriving on land where water disappears twice a day.

When we say that someone is a “fish out of water,” we sometimes mean to suggest that they are uncomfortable or out of their ...

The old idiom of being a fish out of water is never a positive thing. Instead, it paints a picture of being uncomfortable or awkward. This is how most fish feel when they are removed from their ...

You may have come across a meme showing an ancient fish known as a Tiktaalik. It shows illustrations of a green, eel-like, ancient fish. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Scientists say, around 375 million years ...

On certain remote shores in northern Australia, the line between sea and land is not as firm as it looks. When the tide ...

There’s a reason behind the saying “fish out water.” Fish don’t tend to do well if they’re not immersed in liquid. But ...

Imagine a creature that looks like a fish but walks on four legs. The axolotl is a true wonder of nature. The axolotl (ack-suh-lah-tuhl) is an amphibian that originates from the ancient lakes of ...

The footage was recorded in South Africa's Naledi Game Lodge and it makes us rethink the fact that fish can't walk on land.