River Catfish

The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
  • Animals
The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
Inside the plan to save some of the biggest freshwater fish
  • Environment
  • Planet Possible
Inside the plan to save some of the biggest freshwater fish
Inside the plan to save some of the biggest freshwater fish
Egypt's first pharaohs loved catfish—and worshipped them
  • History Magazine
Egypt's first pharaohs loved catfish—and worshipped them
Egypt's first pharaohs loved catfish—and worshipped them
New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish
  • Animals
New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish
New megadams threaten world’s biggest fish
Amazon fish species at risk if fires destroy river habitat
  • Environment
Amazon fish species at risk if fires destroy river habitat
Amazon fish species at risk if fires destroy river habitat
Baby Giant Mekong Catfish are Hard to Find
  • Environment
  • Wonders of the Mekong
Baby Giant Mekong Catfish are Hard to Find
Baby Giant Mekong Catfish are Hard to Find
River Catfish
River Catfish
River Catfish
River Catfish
  • Animals
River Catfish
River Catfish
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Giant Catfish Critically Endangered, Group Says
  • Animals
Giant Catfish Critically Endangered, Group Says
Giant Catfish Critically Endangered, Group Says
The Mekong River's giant catfish (Pangasianodon Gigas) is on the path to extinction.

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