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World record freshwater fish

Pictured above is the fish that holds the world's record for largest freshwater fish, a whopping 646 pounds. Specifically, it's a Mekong giant catfish. Giant fish researchers - led by Zeb Hogan of the WWF and University of Wisconson - tried to save it so it could spawn yet again, but it died and was consumed by hungry villagers.... Read more... (1)

Mekong giant catfish

Pictured to the right is one of the kings of huge piscatorial creatures, the Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas). It can get up to 10' long and weigh as much as 660 pounds. As the AP reported, these are now a critically endangered species.... Read more... (7)

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