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Mekong giant catfish
estimates of the decline are based on the fall in the number of fish caught. Some experts think there may be only a few hundred, or even fewer, adults left in the Mekong River. Overfishing is the ...
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Giant stingray, giant salmon carp proposed for endangered list
The giant freshwater stingray (urogymnus polylepis) was classified as globally endangered on the IUCN Red List in 2021. An ...
3-foot-long river creature with ‘large’ teeth found in Vietnam. It’s a new species
Researchers visited the Mekong River estuary near Ho Chi Minh City between 2023 and 2024 to survey a group of fish known as snake eels, according to a study published March 13 in the peer-reviewed ...
3-foot-long river creature with ‘sharp’ teeth discovered as new species in Vietnam
During their surveys, the team found several unfamiliar-looking brown eels, the study said. They took a closer look at the ...
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12 Massive River Monsters Ever Caught – And Where They Were Found
Dive into the depths of adventure as we explore **12 Enormous River ... of fishing in freshwater environments. Join us as we unveil the largest specimens ever recorded, including the Mekong ...
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In Search of the World’s Megafishes
As the star of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish, Hogan guides viewers on a ... conservation—including animals like the Mekong catfish, river dolphins, and otters—is every bit as important as ...