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Arapaima fish and armour

Arapaima fish and armour

From30 Animals That Made Us Smarter


Arapaima fish and armour

From30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

S2 Ep16. It’s a “living fossil”! This fish can resist piranha attacks and is inspiring a new body armour. The arapaima has been swimming the waters of the Amazon for millions of years. It’s also home to a famous predator, the fearsome piranha. The Arapaima has a secret weapon – it’s scales are both tough and flexible and they’ve caught the attention of scientists.
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Released:
Oct 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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