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Vampire hedgehog, pygmy horn horse, “blob-headed” fish among new species identified in 2024 Blogging Sole

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Vampire hedgehog, pygmy horn horse, “blob-headed” fish among new species identified in 2024 Blogging Sole

A vampire hedgehog, a pygmy hornhorse and a “blob-headed” fish were among hundreds of new species identified in 2024. The variety of species identified was quite eclectic, and the names of the new species covered a wide range of locations and formations – some even being inspired by politicians or celebrities. A new species of … Read more

6 endangered giant Mekong catfish – one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world – spotted in Cambodia Blogging Sole

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Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish, one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world, were captured and released in Cambodia recently, rekindling hopes for the survival of the ‘species. The underwater giants can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh up to 660 pounds, or as heavy as a grand piano. … Read more