Topping the list is the Congo River, with its dangerous rapids, lethal wildlife including Nile crocodiles and the fearsome Goliath tigerfish, and a reputation for deadly human-wildlife conflicts.

The freshwater equivalent of a great white shark, the Goliath tigerfish lurks in the rivers and lakes of Central Africa, particularly the Congo River basin. Growing up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) long and ...

Goliath Tigerfish. Image by Openverse. Perhaps the most formidable bone-biting fish is the goliath tigerfish (Hydrocynus goliath), native to the Congo River basin in Africa. Growing up to 5 feet long ...

Africa: Goliath Tigerfish Credit: Facebook With sharp teeth rivaling piranhas and an aggressive hunting style, goliath tigerfish can grow up to 6 feet and weigh 110 pounds.

From the giant river otters of the Amazon to the elusive Goliath tigerfish of the Congo, River Wonders is teeming with over 6,000 animals from 300 species, including 40 threatened species. The Mekong ...

Goliath Tigerfish: A ferocious predator with razor-sharp teeth and a powerful bite. Its appearance is reminiscent of a piranha, but on a much larger scale. 02 Jan, 2025 Gazi Abbas Shahid ...

10. Goliath Tigerfish Goliath Tigerfish in the Congo Anglers after goliath tigerfish may spend three to five weeks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to hook just one or two fish.

The African tigerfish has been known to attack and catch birds in flight The goliath tigerfish is among the most famous. The largest one on record weighed 154 pounds.

The sole species of bear discovered to date at the site was a relative of the giant panda. Its diet, however, more closely resembled the mixed diet of today's brown bears.