The elusive narwhal, with its legendary spiraled tooth and shy demeanor, is a species that has rarely graced the confines of aquariums. The reasons behind this scarcity are rooted in the unfortunate outcomes of two notable attempts in North America, both marked by calamity and tragedy. The first endeavor took place in 1969 at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island, where a … [Read more...] about The Dark Reason Why You Never See Narwhals In An Aquarium
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Male Shark Eaten by Female Shark in Seoul Aquarium Because He Kept Bumping Into Her
Inside a tank at the COEX Aquarium, it took the 8-year-old female 21 hours to eat the 5-year-old male. According to the video, the female shark began with the male's head and gradually consumed the rest of his body. This shark cannibalism was most likely caused by the sharks colliding with one another. "Sharks have their own territories," a Reuters source said. … [Read more...] about Male Shark Eaten by Female Shark in Seoul Aquarium Because He Kept Bumping Into Her
World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought
Methuselah, the Australian Lungfish residing at Steinhart Aquarium in California, has been an iconic figure for her impressive age and delightful personality. Previously estimated to be 84 years old, recent DNA analysis suggests she could be even older, potentially surpassing 100 years of age, with an age range of 83-101 years. Methuselah, a 1.2-meter-long (4 feet) fish … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Aquarium Fish May Be Even Older Than We Thought