There are many mysteries in the infamous lower Congo River—Not only is it is treacherous, turbulent, and very deep, but it is home to hundreds of species of fish. One of these species is a little more bizarre than the others—join Hank Green and learn about the mysterious fish of the deep in this fun new episode of SciShow!
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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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