The last "living fossil" fish species is surviving in China, Translated by Yisou.com, Blog Translation.

by joyie8joy6 on 2008-01-06 14:06:52

This is part three of a series on the Megafishes Project. Join *National Geographic News* on a global fish quest with the project's leader, Zeb Hogan, as he searches for the world's largest freshwater fishes, species called "mother fish" and "the panda of the water." Perhaps the Chinese sturgeon's other nickname better describes this giant fish, which has existed since the time of dinosaurs: "living fossil." Now conservation efforts are focused on a race against time to save this ancient river giant from extinction. Adult sturgeons can reach four meters (13 feet) in length and weigh up to 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). They travel from China...