There are about 800 species of eels that belong to eight suborders, 19 families and 111 genera. Eels are characterized by their elongated, wormlike bodies. Unlike most fish, eels do not have pelvic ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Certain fish and the Bermuda Triangle are linked in an ...

The American eel has been a concern for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service since 2007, when it was first considered for, but failed to receive, Endangered Species Act protection. The numbers of these ...

Here are some facts about the freshwater eel that might surprise you. It can swim backwards equally well as forwards; while highly sought after in Asia, it’s virtually ignored here in the U.S.; some ...

Eels are a great choice of pet for any owner looking to branch out beyond the typical aquarium residents. Many people are ...

Scarborough, Maine — 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 ...

It is slimy, mysterious, and one of Europe’s most enigmatic species: the eel. For centuries, researchers have tried to discover where and how these fish reproduce, but to this day, no one knows for ...