The Strange Blind Fish of the Lower Congo River

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The lower Congo River is treacherous, turbulent, and very deep. While that might seem like an inhospitable habitat, hundreds of species of fish thrive there, including some that are really bizarre!

Hosted by: Hank Green

Special thanks to the following researchers:
Melanie Stiassny, American Museum of Natural History
Liz Alter, York College CUNY
Victor Mamonekene, University of Marien Ngouabi, Republic of Congo
Raoul Monsembula, University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo


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Sources:
Special thanks to the following researchers:
Melanie Stiassny, American Museum of Natural History
Liz Alter, York College CUNY
Victor Mamonekene, University of Marien Ngouabi, Republic of Congo
Raoul Monsembula, University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
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