They came to south Florida in a quiet, undetermined way, and are making a name for themselves. They are short and stocky and full of fight. When they strike, they hit hard. These hardy fish, ...

The phenomenon of adoption has taxed the minds of evolutionary scientists since Darwin first came up with his account of natural selection. According to Richard Dawkins's description, adoption is "a ...

The unique diversity of cichlids in Africa’s oldest lake could help unlock the secrets of evolution. Baby Haplotaxodon microlepis scramble for safety in their mother’s mouth. Like many cichlid species ...

The non-native, aggressive, convict cichlid Amatitlania nigrofasciata is often regarded as a cause for the decline of native Mexican mojarra Cichlasoma istlanum in Mexican rivers. Convict cichlids are ...