Piranhas are one of the most infamous fishes in the world. Piranhas are famous for having sharp teeth and being fierce hunters, but there's so much more to learn about them. We're going to explore where they live, how they behave, and even reveal some fun surprises about these amazing fish. So get ready to dive in and discover the truth behind the myths about piranhas! (Photo by Juan Orestes on Unsplash)
Many people see piranha as a very dangerous fish that can attack and even kill humans very quickly. However, they're actually not dangerous to humans since they rarely attack people. (Image by annca from Pixabay)
According to Treehugger, there're only a small amount of piranha attack cases. Most of them only involved a few bites that only resulting in painful injuries. However, these injuries are not deathly. (Photo by Emir Eğricesu on Pexels)
Teddy Roosevelt once went on a journey to South America. According to the Smithsonian Magazine, during his journey, locals showed him a pack of piranhas that they caught and stored in a fishing tank without food. They then throw a dead cow into the river and release the hungry piranhas. The hungry piranhas immediately ate the cow until nothing was left in a short time.
Later, Teddy Roosevelt wrote this experience in his bestselling book, "Through the Brazilian Wilderness." In his book, he said piranhas are the most ferocious fish in the world. He said that piranhas attack things much larger than themselves and can even mutilate swimmers. This is the beginning of piranhas' bad reputation that we know today.
Do you know that there are so many species of piranhas in the world. In fact, the exact number of the species is still a mystery. Researchers estimate there are around 30-60 species of piranhas in the world. (Photo by Anton Darius on Unsplash)
Many of us think that piranhas are carnivores that can only meat. However, most types of piranhas are actually omnivores.
According to Mental Floss, some types of piranhas, like red-bellied and black piranhas, can eat fruit, leaf, or fig. There are also other species of piranhas that eat seeds and nuts. (Image by Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay)
One of the most famous features of piranhas is their sharp and scary-looking teeth. The teeth are as sharp as a razor and can cut through meat easily. But do you know that their teeth are actually replaceable? It's very common for piranhas to lose some of their teeth in their lives. According to AZ Animals, piranhas can regrow their teeth 50 times throughout their lifetime. (Photo by Peter Burdon on Unsplash)
This article uncover the other side of piranhas that you never know before.
