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River Griz

A catfish the size of a Grizzly Bear (at 646 lbs.) that might set a new freshwater world record? I can't wait to fish the Mekong, and if I catch one of these it will not have to fear for its life. This fish ..."persists on plant matter and 'meditates' [in the deep, stony pools of the Mekong River]?somewhat like a Buddhist monk.", is endangered of going extinct, and it is reported to taste like any other wild catfish, in other words it tastes like mud.

Also in the article from National Geographic: dog-eating catfish- best catfish name ever (please, no Korean food jokes)! The walking catfish takes second and the electric catfish comes in at third.

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YoMama:

Way cool that such giants still exist on this planet! Sad that such rare and peaceful creatures they fall prey to humankind.

Yo, as a representative of the true Dirty South, I am here to tell you that catfish are some good eats. At 646 pounds it might last one night in a good 'ol southern family fish fry.

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