The Alligator Gar is often the first specie to come to mind when discussing giants in the freshwater category. The specie Atractosteus spatula is one of the largest in freshwater fish species in North America and truly embodies the idea of existence through time. Known to have existed roughly 100 million years ago, it is […]
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The Mekong Giant Catfish, or Pangasianodon gigas, is one of the earth’s most spectacular wonders. This fish is a record holder and an important part of the Mekong river system weighing at 646 pounds and measuring at 8 feet and 10 inches long. I do feel very sorry for it, though, as it is struggling
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Think of a creature that looks like it came straight out of the prehistoric world and is gracefully gliding through the water: the Beluga Sturgeon, or “living fossil” as some may call it. With its history dating back over 200 million years, this fascinating creature has lived in our rivers and seas, often untouched during
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The underwater world is full of beauty and charm; one of its beautiful star is the angelfish. Along with being the highlight of aquariums, these breathtaking fishes can also be found swimming gracefully over tropical coral reefs. Many aquatic enthusiasts appreciate breathtaking landscapes of nature because the angelfish comes in a wide variety of shapes
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When we think of giant fish, we often picture the oceans—those massive blue spaces teeming with titanic species like whales and sharks. But freshwater also hosts some magnificent giants, including the largest freshwater fish. In fact, a variety of gigantic fish species swim below the surface of rivers and lakes, each boasting its own unique characteristics and behaviors.
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