The world's largest omnivore is a fish (IMAGE)

Australian Institute of Marine Science

The world's largest omnivore is a fish

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Researchers were surprised to discover whale sharks ate seaweed as well as krill at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

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Photo by Andre Rerekura, Australian Institute of Marine Science

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