The Most Massive Animals Roaming Planet Earth

Giant Mekong Catfish

Back in 2005, a 646-pound giant catfish was caught in the Mekong River. The Thai fisherman who caught it had no idea, but this fish was the largest freshwater catch ever! Sadly, the species is considered critically endangered due to accelerating habitat loss.

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The More You Know

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