Conservationists are celebrating the discovery and release back into nature of six highly endangered Mekong giant catfish in Cambodia.
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The bumper catch in the Mekong River Basin has boosted hopes of a revival of the critically endangered species, which is among the world’s largest freshwater fish.
Fishermen released the fish alongside officials from Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration (CFA), smiling as they held up the animals — weighing up to 130 kilograms (287 pounds) each.
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