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Danio flagrans is very similar to the glowlight danio, D. choprae. © Rupert Collins

The Danio species referred to in the hobby as D. cf. choprae or ‘northern glowlight danio’ is officially described, and the original ‘glowlight danio’ D. choprae redescribed, in the latest volume of the journal ‘Ichthyological Exploration of Freshwaters’. Continue reading »

© Back to the Roots

This new aquarium is to be marketed as a ‘closed-loop ecosystem’ that cleans itself while also facilitating the growth of fresh produce including beans, basil, thyme, baby greens, oregano, mint, parsley, and spinach. Continue reading »

© Terry Goss

Paleontologists from the University of Florida have discovered that the dentition of an ancient great white shark relative indicates it  probably descended from makos rather than giant megatooth sharks such as megalodon. Continue reading »

The Mekong River at Luang Prabang, Laos. © Geo Swan

Laos has approved the construction of an enormous dam on the lower Mekong river, despite opposition from neighbouring countries, environmentalists, and locals. Continue reading »