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Jun 18, 2024 · Learn about the different species, diets and behaviors of piranhas, the toothy freshwater fish of the Amazon. Find out why they are not as ferocious as Hollywood movies portray them and how they communicate with each other.
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Jun 18, 2024 · You're probably familiar with the red-bellied piranha, which you can see in the Amazon River and at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. But how much do you really know about these magnificent creatures? Let's dive in for the full scoop on piranhas!
Jun 14, 2024 · A new species of fish has been discovered in the Amazon: a piranha relative with humanlike teeth. The eye-catcher was named after a “Lord of the Rings” villain.
Jun 2, 2024 · Key Takeaways: Piranhas are diverse and fascinating creatures, with over 60 species, omnivorous diets, and social behavior. Despite their powerful bite, they rarely pose a threat to humans. These incredible fish play a vital role in their ecosystem by controlling smaller fish populations and scavenging on dead animals.
5 days ago · In 1841, researchers discovered Myloplus schomburgkii, a species of fish related to piranhas. Nearly 200 years later, scientists conducting genetic analyses on a population of M. schomburgkii in the Amazon River discovered that the fish they were looking at actually weren’t all from the same species. In fact, they belonged to three nearly ...
Jun 10, 2024 · Piranhas are the fastest fish to catch because they will actually attack you. You can lead them right into the trap to catch them — the others, you’ll have to wait until they wander in on their own.
Jun 11, 2024 · A new species of vegetarian ‘piranha’ has got its eye on you. With a round body and a large black band down its side, Myloplus sauron has been named in honour of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most well-known villain. Unlike its Lord of the Rings namesake, however, this fish is much less bloodthirsty, with a diet consisting mostly of plants.
