The Dangers of Asian Carp

I know I already have these videos posted but I wanted to put everything in one place just in case nobody bothers to look at the Fun Biological Phenomena page and gets really confused. So enjoy if you've never seen this and reminisce if you have. And if you just don't care, then have a nice day.

- a word from your ever diligent Hopeful Herpetologist

Crazy Jumping Fish in River - Fishing Made Easy!

Asian carp, silver carp in particular, are best known for their tendency to jump out of the water when startled. As Asian carp can grow to be 100 lb and can jump 8 to 10 feet into the air they have been known to cause problems. See how extensive this invasive fish has become in our rivers!

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As Asian carp can grow to be 100lb and can jump 8 to 10 feet into the air they have been known to cause problems. There have been instances of boaters being injured by flying carp, a woman broke her nose and a vertebra and an inner tuber’s jaw was broken by colliding with one of these carp.

These fish are a danger to us all and good old American ingenuity has come to the rescue.   

For more information see Fun Biological Phenomena: The Dangers of Asian Carp