In the second-largest lake in Africa, fish evolution is taking place at an explosive rate. Why? Scientists are diving into the question Ben Crair Lake Malawi formed in a valley where the African ...

A male cichlid builds a sand castle in Lake Malawi in Africa to attract a mate. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

Ryan York from Stanford University has looked at the various courtship rituals of cichlid fish at different depths in Lake Malawi. His findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and ...

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 ...