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The sabertooth salmon (Oncorhynchus rastrosus), a giant species of salmon that swam in Pacific Northwest waters from the mid-Miocene to early Pliocene, fought with tusk-shaped teeth during the spawning season, according to a research team led by California State University paleontologist Dr. Julia Sankey. Oncorhynchus rastrosus in Proto-Tuolumne River. Image …

It’s easy to see why salmon, one of the most popular fish in the United States, is such a beloved staple. For one, it’s healthy: Salmon is high in protein, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids — those good-for-you fats you need in your diet. The Dietary Guidelines also recommend …