The red-tailed catfish has an interesting trait. When taken out of water it can actually breathe air for a short period of time. Jeremy Wade brings it in to the boat to take a closer look!
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River Monsters: Air-Breathing Catfish
The red-tailed catfish has an interesting trait. When taken out of water it can actually breathe air for a short period of time. Jeremy Wade brings it in to the boat to take a closer look!
Added: May 11, 2009
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Runtime: 02:01
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