Historically, the lake was used to cleanse the bones of the dead before their spirits returned to the ancestral homeland.

Indeed, pearls from freshwater mussels lie at the center of the liveliest activity in pearling today. Natural freshwater pearls occur in mussels for the same reason that saltwater pearls occur in ...

A pair of Queensland, Australia, men were left scratching their heads when they came across a freshwater crocodile several ...

Whether you're visiting in the summer or winter, northwestern Montana will inspire you with its scenic beauty as far as the eye can see. The Treasure State embodies the picturesque American West ...

Freshwater is our most precious natural resource, but high demand and limited supply threaten freshwater ecosystems and ensure that human societies will be increasingly challenged by water scarcity ...

Freshwater salinization is rising due to pollution and ocean intrusion, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and infrastructure.

Exploring hidden freshwater lagoons is a great way to enjoy a unique swimming experience, away from the throngs of crowded ...

DESCRIPTION: Freshwater mussels are bivalve mollusks that have a two- valved hard shell, a soft body with respiratory, digestive and reproductive organs, and a muscular foot for locomotion, burrowing ...

The specimens presented in this poster series were chosen by the curators and collection managers of the CU Museum of Natural History to highlight the diversity of life in Colorado freshwaters. The ...