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The flying fish
(59) | 13/07/2017 | Translate: Fish of the family Exocoetidae have developed fins in their gills, which give them the possibility to be ejected and suspended over the water several meters. This unusual ability is a natural defense mechanism to evade their hunters.
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Swallowfishes and their predators The swallow fishes, are fish of the Exocoetidae family that have developed fins on their gills, which give them the possibility to be ejected and suspended over the water several meters. This ability of theirs can make them more agile, but at the same time makes them vulnerable above and below the surface of the water - since above they are chased by the frigate birds (Frigate), and from below fish hunters (Coryphaena hippurus). Excerpt from the documentary "The Hunt" by BBC.- Ice fishing with a surprise December 19, 2019 in Wisconsin, a fisherman had a little surprise as he pulled his line. The man thought he had caught a fish, but instead a muskrat came out of the hole in the ice. Instead of running away, the rodent returned into the hole. The muskrat is an excellent swimmer and can swim almost 100 meters underwater without breathing.
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- The strange defense mechanism of a snake Automatic bleeding (also called reflex bleeding) a pygmy boa Bahamas (Tropidophis canus) when someone presses lightly on the head. Bleeding can act as a natural defense, as aimolympi is rich in toxic alkaloids, and volatile compounds which function as a specific warning signal.
- Helping salmon migrate The Whooshh Innovations company created a salmon transmission system and other migratory fish to allow them to quickly cross the dams. The fish sucked into a long tube and moving at 35 km / h for several hundred meters until the arrival point where left in the water again.
- A plant that resurrects In Canada, someone pouring water into a ball of dried leaves and observes their transformation. In a few hours, The ball opens and gradually leaves get their green again. This plant is part of Selaginella family (Selanginella), from the Chihuahua desert, a.k.a. "stone flower". It has the ability to keep alive for several years and can lose up to 95% of water. When conditions are very difficult, plant activates a survival mechanism. gradually dries, while the leaves turn brown and folded. The metabolic functions are reduced to a minimum to enter idle.
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- Feeding giant karagkides On a boat, a man throws a ton in a herd of giant karagkides. Fish are quick to snatch its prey impressively, before he even touches the sea water. Ferocious karagkides eat tuna in seconds. The giant karagkides or Caranx ignobilis large fish arriving in length up to 1,70m. (1 m average). This predator fish have sharp teeth (canines at the top and a series of conical teeth on the bottom).
- Osprey catching a fish in slow motion The striking an osprey dive to catch its prey recorded in detail in this video filmed at 800 frames per second. The Osprey is one of the rarest species of Eagles in Europe. It feeds exclusively on fish that detects from above and dips with spectacular speed in the water to catch. The length is 60 ek.me wingspan of 1.60 meters.
- Rare encounter with a fish-paddle Meeting with a fish-paddle (Oarfish) on the shores of Baja, in California. The specific fish is found very rarely in shallow waters because it lives in very great depths of over 1000 metres. Regalecidae belongs to the family and can reach a length of up to 11 meters.
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- Fish tower in a pond A glass container in a lake, filled with water and fish food. The visit of the fish inside the container creates a nice sight.
They don't fly but float