A Tale of Two Fish
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The Clownfish is one of the many species threatened by extinction because of its popularity.
photo by Christian Mehlführer
A new study suggests that the popularity of some fish species, brought on by movies such as “Finding Nemo,” might lead to their extinction. Juliet Eilperin, reporter for The Washington Post and author of Demon Fish: Travels Through the Hidden World of Sharks speaks to Sam Litzinger about the possibility. After that, Sam speaks with veterinarian Greg Lewbart about his pioneering use of surgery to improve the health of pet fish.
Music: The Animal House Theme; “Step Up” by The Toasters; “Beyond The Sea” – George Benson; “Fish” – Phillip Glass
Guests
Juliet Eilperin
, author and journalist
Dr. Greg Lewbart
, Professor, Aquatic, Wildlife, and Zoologic Medicine North Carolina State University
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