Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Tiny African fish caught climbing to the top of a 50-foot waterfall

For over half a century, people in Central Africa have told tales of the fish seen climbing waterfalls, but these claims have never been officially confirmed. Now, these fish have finally been caught on camera, studied more closely, and described in a study published in Scientific Reports.

Tiny African fish caught climbing to the top of a 50-foot waterfall
Image: Phys.org
For over half a century, people in Central Africa have told tales of the fish seen climbing waterfalls, but these claims have never been officially confirmed. Now, these fish have finally been caught on camera, studied more closely, and described in a study published in Scientific Reports.

Originally published at Phys.org

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