The Largest Carp in the World | Ganges | BBC Earth

The River Ganges is one of India's sacred rivers, it starts up in the Himalayas and flows through much of northern India. As the river moves into the lower mountain regions, Himalayan Mahseer gather and grow from the generous handouts from local priests.

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Ganges (2009)
A sumptuous series that tells the story of the most extraordinary river in the world - the Ganges. Human life and nature bustle along her river banks, in a kaleidoscope of colour and energy. From man-hunting tigers to giant lizards, here the wildlife is as diverse as the people. Traversing from the peaks of the Himalayas through frenetic cities to the teeming delta where the river meets the sea, this is a vibrant and colourful look at how the Ganges shaped the wildlife, culture and beliefs of India.

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[matthewrooyakkers]

That really is one of the best things about India is how they treat animals, something their neighbours like China could learn a lot from.

[simone]

Nature is truly so beautiful and relaxing. The closest thing I had got to large carps were the koi carps I used to raise in the past. The koi pond was my late father's birthday gift for me. Gentle but ravenous eaters. I miss the sound they make in the water.

[vivekjoshi]

this area is known as Garur baijnath this area is a vast valley with one of the most fertile land in foothills of himalayas . one of the oldest towns of uttrakhand state(established approximately in 800 ce). baijnath was also known as kartikeyapura in ancient times . this town was capital of katyuri kings back in 10th century. this town is famous for its beautiful temple complexes from 10th century and and an artificial lake which is specially made for conserving these golden mahaseers, algricultural irrigation in the valley... btw back in 2014 this area got a heavy snowfall which is very rare in himalayas at a height of approx 1100 mtrs. these golden mahaseer went extinct mysteriously after snowfall. (in approx 2 weeks only) then they have been re cultivated in this river. after that their hunting is banned. people can only feed them.

[RV_UGGERILAYA]

At 1:18 it was awesome ❤
I love my country 🇮🇳❤

[ursusm]

Tor putitora, the Putitor mahseer, Himalayan mahseer, or golden mahseer, is an endangered species of cyprinid fish that is found in rapid streams, riverine pools, and lakes in the Himalayan region. Its native range is within the basins of the Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers.

[guntherultraboltnovacrunch]

BBC are you keeping your facts straight? "The Siamese giant carp is the largest species of carp in the world. These migratory fish are found only in the Mae Klong, Mekong and Chao Phraya river basins. They are a desirable food fish, which has caused a serious decline in their numbers"

[User_U_Sir]

gotta be big when carps get corpses as food 😉

[eternal_music]

I watched this full documentary named 'BBC Ganges' more than 10 years ago. Released in 3 parts, this is still one of the best documentaries for me!

[aurochsxx]

The giant black barb and these golden Masheer are giants freshwayer fishes

[daraseng]

Mekong river giant carps are way larger

[wcrimeusa]

*The largest carp in the world is an incredible sight to behold. These massive fish can reach sizes of up to four feet in length and weigh over 100 pounds! The record for the largest carp ever caught currently stands at over 231 pounds, caught in Thailand's Bungsamran Lake. Carp are known for their strength and endurance, making them a popular target for anglers worldwide.*

[wanimalus]

*The carp is a species of fish that is widely distributed around the world, and it is known for its size and resilience. In fact, the largest carp in the world was caught in Thailand in 2007, weighing an incredible 264 pounds! These fish are prized not only for their size, but also for their fighting spirit and the challenge they present to anglers. Carp can be found in a variety of freshwater habitats, including rivers, lakes, and ponds, and they are important food sources for many other animals in their ecosystem. The carp's impressive size and adaptability make it a fascinating species to study and admire.*

[ferko]

Beautiful fish but the siamese carp is the largest at 600lbs

[johnc]

The video is about carp but other than the first few seconds, I saw no carp.

[vaishnavprasad]

I was so ready to see the world's largest "crap" but to my disappointment it was "carp"😢

[naturetruth]

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The biggest carp ever caught by a British angler is a 105lbs 14oz mirror specimen by Ian Burton at the same lake in 2019. The official carp record is currently The Parrot at 68lb 1oz, caught by Dean Fletcher in January 2016 from Berkshire's Wasing Estate.

But BBC said this Ganges river is full of carps weighing average 50kg or 100pounds!?

[localindiantech]

Thanks for contant on the GANGA .love from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤❤

[drandy.myanmaryoutubechannel]

As far as I know, the world's largest carp is the Mekong giant carp 🤔🤔

[touremuhammad]

No, the Siamese Carp or Giant Barb is the largest carp in the world, but just as endangered.

[lordbeerus]

Those were pretty average carp… in a water hole in Thousand Trails CA, there was this massive carp that was mistaken as a shark that lived there for years.