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Rare Chel Snakehead Rediscovered After 85 Years!

2/21/2025

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After 85 long years, the Chel snakehead (Channa amphibeus) has been rediscovered in West Bengal, India. Last spotted in 1933, this remarkable fish reemerged thanks to local tribes' reports. This thrilling discovery underscores the critical need for biodiversity and conservation, as scientists rally to study and safeguard this rare species.

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After 85 long years, the Chel snakehead (Channa amphibeus) has been rediscovered in West Bengal, India. Last spotted in 1933, this remarkable fish reemerged thanks to local tribes' reports. This thrilling discovery underscores the critical need for biodiversity and conservation, as scientists rally to study and safeguard this rare species.