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Scientists Capture the First Detailed Visual Record of Fish Climbing a 50-Foot Waterfall
Researchers working in the Democratic Republic of Congo have documented shellear fish scaling a near-vertical waterfall, revealing a rare migration strategy driven by anatomy, humidity, and persistence.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers documented shellear fish climbing a 15-meter waterfall for the first time with detailed imagery.
- The fish grip wet rock with fin structures called unculi and move upward in bursts.
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