The River Nile is contaminated with microplastics. ... This popular African freshwater fish species forms the basis of commercial fisheries in many African countries, including Sudan.

Omdurman, Sudan – Al-Nimeiry Musa Mohammad has spent 25 years fishing on the Nile River and he has never been so worried about the future. Catches are dwindling and more fishermen are seeking ...

The Nile also supports several large animal species, such as hippopotamuses, which were once common along much of the river, but now mostly inhabit the Sudd and other swampy areas in South Sudan.

Tributaries of the Albert Nile in Amuru district are experiencing a significant decline in the number of fish species, which is believed to be a result of agrochemicals used on various commercial ...

Newfound evidence reveals that the upsurge of the exotic Nile perch in Lake Victoria had long-lasting effects on the genetic diversity of various local cichlid species, report scientists. Through ...

Florida has a variety of invasive lizard species, including iguanas, tegus, Nile monitors, agamas, and basilisks. Many of these lizards were introduced through the pet trade and have established ...

In an underground river of southern China, a scaly creature with four nostrils tucked itself into a burrow. Its “large” eyes ...

Nile monitors. Found throughout sub-Saharan Africa and along the Nile River, these beastly lizards are adept climbers and can stay underwater for up to 15 minutes, according to FWC.

Fishermen fish at a waterfall in the Nile River in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, on July 6, 2024. Hundreds of amateur and professional fishermen gathered here to fish and escape the heat during hot ...

Exotic fish species such as Nile tilapia and glassfish were introduced by humans to Pokhara, Nepal’s Lake City for various reasons, and they compete with and prey on native fish species. A study ...

Analysis - The Nile is one of the world's most famous rivers. It's also Africa's most important freshwater system. About 300 million people live in the 11 countries it flows through. Many rely on ...