Sunday, October 18, 2009

CFZ AUSTRALIA: Queensland monster fish swallows turtle

Ouch! When this whopping grouper fish washed up on Townsville Strand in Queensland this week, the government veterinary pathologist Dr Ian Anderson had a poke around inside and - voila: one sizeable (and sadly deceased) 40cm green turtle was tucked away inside. Obviously not more than a mouthful for this plucky predator!
The 150kg grouper was washed into the shallows and died shortly after. Dr Anderson is awaiting the results of tests to determine what killed the protected fish.

Photo credit: Qld DPI

http://www.smh.com.au/national/monster-fish-swallows-a-whole-green-turtle-20091016-h0un.html

Posted By CFZ Australia to Centre for Fortean Zoology Australia at 10/16/2009 02:40:00 AM

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