Catfish develops taste for ducks

Friday, 10 October 2025 06:30

A duck chomping catfish is in the sights of a restaurant owner in canton Bern.

The fish has been living n a pond by the restaurant for the last 30 years – and has never been a problem before.

But clearly it has grown over the years and now enjoys ducks. The restaurant owner keeps a collection of birds around the pond, including flamingos.

But it’s the collection of rare ducks that’s disappearing – and the catfish is to blame.

The restaurant is offering free drinks and a meal to the person who can get the fish out.

It’s estimated the fish weighs 35 kilos and is one and a half meters long.

Experts say catfish are thriving in Europe as they’re enjoying the warming climate.

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