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All Creatures Podcast

Episode 332: Monster Mekong Giant Catfish

All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

Nature, Science, Natural Sciences

4.7563 Ratings

🗓️ 10 May 2023

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

The critically endangered Mekong Giant Catfish is nearly extinct. This is arguably the largest freshwater fish on the planet. It set a world record for being the largest freshwater fish ever caught and rivals many other mega fish found throughout the world. This week we talk about just how amazing catfish are! From their "whiskers" or barberls, to their slimy skin, and so much more. We talk about mega fish and how many are facing extinction. We also chat about our latest interviews, one of which is Dr. Zeb Hogan, who stars in National Geographic's Megfish. We share some of his insight and wisdom as to why we need to save these incredible animals. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. We now are hosting monthly Zoom meetings with them, answering questions and getting ideas on which species they want covered. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to our creatures podcast. This is Chris. And I'm Angie. And this is the Mekong giant catfish episode. So, so excited about this one. Yes, Chris, we are talking today about the largest freshwater fish in the world. Most people are familiar

1:29.5

with the catfish family, so we're going to be talking a lot about catfish in general, but Chris

1:34.1

and I really wanted to focus on the Mekong giant catfish, not only because it's the largest freshwater

1:39.0

fish, but it's also critically endangered. And the Mekong giant catfish has had a dramatic decrease in their population.

1:48.3

Researchers estimate over 90% of a population loss in the past 30 years.

1:53.5

So in my lifetime, Chris's lifetime.

1:56.4

So it's a really fascinating story that we want to tell.

2:00.7

And I was really inspired. A few weeks ago,

2:03.2

I got a chance to sit down with Dr. Zeb Hogan, who is a research biologist and host of the National Geographic TV series Monsterfish.

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