The Tiger Fish jaws are unique among freshwater fishes, featuring 32 sharp teeth that can bite through a 100 kilogram steel cable. For this reason the tigerfish is called the freshwater shark of Africa.
Enrollment at UAB climbs for fourth consecutive year. The number of freshmen attending UAB has increased 31 percent over five years; the university has 17,999 total students attending this year. For the fourth consecutive year the University of Alabama at Birmingham has reached record enrollment, with combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment of 17,999 students. UAB continues to see growth in the number of incoming freshmen, with 1,676 students enrolling in fall 2012.
At The University of Alabama, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at UA is equally balanced. This university is ranked at #626 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 14,424 males and 17,534 females.