The species was named Sphyragnathus tyche, combining Greek words “sphyra,” meaning hammer and “gnathus,” meaning jaw for the ...

In 2015, two members of the Blue Beach Fossil Museum in Nova Scotia found a long, curved fossil jaw, bristling with teeth.

In 2015, two members of the Blue Beach Fossil Museum in Nova Scotia found a long, curved fossil jaw, bristling with teeth.

The large fish, spanning nearly a metre on the lake bed, lived in waters thick with rival fish, including giants several ...

BALLESTA: This fish is called the coelacanth. And it's a huge fish, ... Well, it wasn't supposed to be alive. Most scientists thought coelacanths had gone extinct 65 million years ago.

Throughout history, numerous species have come and gone, marking their place in the evolutionary timeline before seemingly disappearing forever.

The odd-looking pre-historic paddlefish is threatened in many states. However, in some, like Minnesota, its numbers are growing. And local officials are tracking the fish's numbers and locations.

The odd-looking pre-historic paddlefish is threatened in many states. However, in some, like Minnesota, its numbers are growing. And local officials are tracking the fish's numbers and locations.

Paddlefish have been swimming in North American water since the time of the dinosaurs. The odd-looking, prehistoric fish are a threatened species in several states, including Minnesota. But they ...