With a strange blend of Hollywood fantasy and reality keeping many myths about Piranha circulating, it’s time to set the record straight. The Piranha has a rather aggressive and dangerous myth to it, in actual fact is is very wary of humans in the water. Nonetheless, many people have questions, and hopefully, we can set […]
In contrast to most people’s interest in Piranha relating to the feeding frenzies, it is interesting to note how long they can go without eating. There are periods in the wild when there is food scarcity which makes this is a relevant question. In short, anecdotal evidence suggests they can survive without food for around […]
Given its reputation and rows of razor sharp teeth to be used in attacking prey it’s natural to wonder about the bite of a Piranha. How worried should you be dipping a finger into the water? In short, as a scavenger and omnivore, the Piranha is equipped with a row of finely serrated razor sharp […]
[WARNING – some graphic material] The Piranha is a fish of many complexities and traits. However, it is known for one thing, the much fabled frenzy that strips mammals to the bone. So if this happens, why indeed, does it happen? What prompts the Piranha to attack in numbers so ferociously. In short, despite the […]
The Black Piranha is one of the more common Piranhas. Not as famous as the Red-Bellied Piranha, its twin aggressive cousin, but it is predominant around the Amazon basin. As such, it holds just as much mystique as its more talked about brethren. In short, the Black Piranhas, also known as Red-Eye Piranhas are […]
With many myths surrounding the Piranha fish, you may be wondering what the real truth about them is. It is an enigma of a fish, with many falsehoods circulating as myths around the internet. In short, they are mostly omnivorous fish that exist in the Amazon basin primarily, with a preferred diet of fish, insects, […]
The Red-Bellied Piranha is the Piranha that everyone thinks of when they think of Piranhas. It’s a fascinating fish that makes appearances in Hollywood movies, and as such is the most popular for home aquariums. But how much of its mystique is true? In short, the Red-Bellied Piranha, also just known as the Red Piranha […]
Piranha fish are fascinating creatures and there are many myths about them, In reality, a lot of the information has arisen from Hollywood films and been exaggerated, or underwritten by misinformed claims. This has done a great disservice to the Piranha fish. While not being a cuddly looking animal, it is certainly not the frenzied […]
Wild Piranha fish inhabiting inhospitable environments are both prey and predator during their lives. Living in the harsh Amazon basin, their lives are a struggle to stay one step ahead of nature. Briefly, the Piranha fish goes through the same stages as any fish during its life cycle. The eggs are fertilized by watchful parents, […]
Whenever you investigate the Piranha, a natural question is whereabouts would you find these fish. They are world renowned as a predator fish, but where are they naturally found? In short, they are not found equally distributed around the world. Unless in tank aquariums or zoos, they are exclusively indigenous to the Northern part of […]
