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Once named world’s ugliest animal, blobfish wins New Zealand’s fish of the year (www.theguardian.com)

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The blobfish, once named the "world’s ugliest animal," has won New Zealand’s Fish of the Year contest.

Living in deep, high-pressure waters off New Zealand and Australia, the gelatinous fish lacks a full skeleton and muscles, allowing it to float.

Despite its odd appearance, it is a dedicated parent, protecting up to 100,000 eggs. The contest, run by the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust, saw a record 5,583 votes, with the blobfish securing 1,286.

Deep-sea trawling threatens its population, but conservation efforts are gaining attention.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago

Why do they have a fish of the year?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I can see another John Oliver episode incoming.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

The first picture kind of reminds me of "Kilroy was Here,"