Chinese Paddlefish — The Giant Panda of the Rivers Is Gone Forever
The Chinese Paddlefish was one of the largest and most ancient freshwater fish on Earth. Known as the "Giant Panda of the Rivers" because of its rarity and protected status, this extraordinary creature swam the waters of China's Yangtze River for over 200 million years — surviving the extinction of the dinosaurs, ice ages, and countless other mass extinctions. But it could not survive us. In 2022, the Chinese Paddlefish was officially declared extinct. Here is everything you need to know about this magnificent lost giant. Did you know? The Chinese Paddlefish could grow up to 7 metres long and weigh over 300 kilograms — making it one of the largest freshwater fish that ever lived! 🐟 A Living Fossil The Chinese Paddlefish, known scientifically as Psephurus gladius, was one of the oldest fish species on Earth. Its ancestors swam in the world's rivers during the Jurassic period, over 200 million years ago — when dinosaurs still roamed the land. The species had rema...