Whilst most people when thinking of Piranha think of it as a predator, it’s important to realise that it isn’t the only Predator in the amazon water. Many animals swim around the rivers that see the Piranha as a tasty meal. So what animals does the Piranha have to be wary of? In short, while […]
With their reputation as a bloodthirsty and aggressive fish it’s easy to think of Piranhas as pack hunting predators constantly scouring the water for a meal. The truth, it turns out, is a little different. In short the Piranha is far from a bloodthirsty monster portrayed in the films. They are scavengers, and swim in […]
To take your information from Hollywood, you would think that Piranhas are just pack hunters, permanently hungry and roaming around looking for a meal to attack. In short, most Piranhas are omnivores and eat both meat and fruits, as well as seeds, insects, fish and plant matter. There are a few species that are more […]
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 […]
