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May 11, 2023 · A school of piranhas attacked holiday makers playing in a stream in a Brazilian resort on May 1, leaving at least eight people injured. The fish tore at the bathers' legs and feet with their razor ...
Jan 6, 2022 · Four people were killed and 20 others have been injured in separate piranha attacks in Paraguay this year, causing concern among locals. On Jan. 2, a 22-year-old man temporarily went missing ...
Oct 19, 2023 · Piranhas are not as dangerous as Hollywood portrays them. They are mostly scavengers that attack dead meat, not live humans. Learn more about their behavior, diet, and why they are not a threat to swimmers.
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A piranha or piraña ( / pɪˈrɑːnjəˌ - ræn /, or / pɪˈrɑːnə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish: [piˈɾaɲa]) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the family Serrasalmidae, [1] or the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae [2] in order Characiformes. These fish inhabit South American rivers ...
Jul 11, 2021 · Piranhas are not as dangerous to humans as they are portrayed in movies, but they can be a threat to native fish species and aquarium mates. Learn about the facts and myths of piranha attacks, legality, and care.
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Sep 4, 2023 · Learn about the biology, species, and habitats of piranhas, as well as the rare but real threats they pose to humans. Find out how to avoid provoking these fish and what safety measures to take when visiting their waters.
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May 16, 2021 · These sharp-toothed water dwellers are more than capable of stripping a carcass clean in mere moments. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Plane...
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