These rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall

New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats.

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These rock-climbing fish can shimmy up a 50-foot waterfall

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Shellear fish have certain anatomical traits making it possible for them to climb as well as swim.

New research from the Democratic Republic of Congo offers a behavioral and anatomical portrait of a species that can achieve surprising athletic feats.

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