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00:00In the depths of the ocean off Tasmania, a strange and endangered creature roams the
00:04seabed.
00:05Meet the red handfish, a tiny anglerfish that grows no more than four inches long.
00:10With its unique colors and markings, this bizarre animal stands out in the underwater
00:15world.
00:16Unlike other fish, the red handfish doesn't have a swim bladder for buoyancy.
00:20Instead, it uses its pectoral fins as hands to walk across the seafloor.
00:25It's a true marvel of evolution, according to Andrew Trotter, a conservationist working
00:30to protect these rare creatures.
00:32But the red handfish faces numerous threats, from habitat loss to pollution.
00:37With only a handful of individuals left in the wild, every effort is being made to ensure
00:41their survival.
00:43Despite the challenges, researchers like Trotter find these quirky fish endearing and are dedicated
00:48to their conservation.
00:49Will the red handfish overcome the odds and thrive in the face of extinction?
00:53Only time will tell.