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Flying fish don’t really fly, but they do glide through the air. Flying fish have special fins. These are winglike and tough. When the fish is in the air, it can rotate these like propellers. Flying fish “fly” to get away from predators. To become airborne, the fish must reach the surface an pick up a lot of speed. Flying fish will swim to the surface of the water at 15 mph. Then it will swim there, going faster and faster, until it reaches 40 mph (as fast as a car!). When the flying fish picks up enough speed, it will glide out of the water and away from its predator! Flying fish can stay in the air for 20 seconds and can travel as much as 600 ft. Some have even been known to land on ship decks!
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Do fish breathe water?
Yes, fish essentially breathe water through their gills, but they don’t use the water to make energy, but the oxygen that is dissolved in the water. In essence, fish are…
Why do penguins have wings? Can they fly?
No, penguins can’t fly. A penguin’s wings are much smaller than other birds’ wings. Their feathers are tightly layered and contain oils that make them waterproof. Penguins use thes small…
Why do birds fly?
All animals need some kind of locomotion, or ability to move. Birds are lightweight animals that developed the ability to fly in order to adapt to their environment. Flying gave…
What’s the fastest bird in the world?
The fastest FLYING bird is the Spine-tailed Swift, an Asian bird that has been recorded as being able to fly at 106 mph. HOWEVER, the Peregrine falcon can DIVE much faster. It’s…
What is the fastest swimming fish?
The sailfish is the fastest-swimming fish. It swims up to 68 mph (110 kph).