The Academy got the call after the Arapaima were intercepted by Fish and Wildlife officials in Southern California. Wherever they were heading, it probably wasn't good.
'They're definitely accustomed to a certain climate, a certain temperature, all of those things,' she says. The Academy's role, while often hidden, involves critical oversight of environmental balancing acts.
They are not good pets because they grow up to 6 to 8 feet in length. They live 20 plus years, or they can, and they potentially cause environmental havoc.
The Academy has been playing an unsung role, supporting inspectors from Fish and Wildlife who combat everything from deliberate smuggling to bad decision making regarding non-native species.
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