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Richard Ellis - Gladiator of the Sea

Gladiator of the Sea

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Posted: August 2, 2013

On June 13, 2013, Richard Ellis discussed the broadbill swordfish, whose scientific name Xiphias gladius means “gladiator.” Ellis’ latest book is Swordfish: A Biography of the Ocean Gladiator.

Video Posted: August 2, 2013 | Running time: 3:12

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