Articles for tag: Amazon River, Piranhas

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10 Amazon River Dolphin Facts for Kids

My daughter informed me yesterday that she wanted an Amazon river dolphin for her fourth birthday. As she explained, we could get a calf and keep it in the bath tub until it’s too big, then move it to our apartment’s swimming pool. A real Amazon river dolphin was out of the question for my ...

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Piranha Found in Lakes in US

Piranha found in US lakes. No, it’s not a promo for a new movie that will be hitting theaters soon. It is a fact and people have been finding piranha regularly for the past couple of years in lakes across the country. They haven’t found schools of piranha, mind you, but Department of Natural Resources ...

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The Life of the Emperor Tamarin Monkey

In the most dense areas of the Amazon rain forest a certain playful little monkey with an exceptionally long beard can often be found swinging amongst the trees with the other monkeys. It is the Emperor Tamarin (its scientific name is Saguinus imperator). The other monkeys with whom it shares space are the saddleback tamarins. ...

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Super Safari Party Ideas

Safari parties are fun for kids of all ages! They are great fun for birthdays, kids clubs, and any event you host. Grab a hat and binoculars and read on for some great safari party ideas! One key element of a safari party is the decorations. One thing you need for your safari party is ...

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Extremely Rare Pink Dolphin Spotted in a Lake in Louisiana

PINK DOLPHINS EXIST IN THE REAL WORLD Captain Erik Rue happened to be in charge of a chartered fishing boat on June 24th on the Calcasieu Lake in southwestern Louisiana when he spotted five bottleneck dolphins swimming alongside his boat about ten feet from where he was standing. One of the five dolphins was extremely ...

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The Oscar Fish

The Oscar’s are one of the largest fish available to purchase at a pet store. The Oscar can reach 12-16″ in length, and eats a wide variety of foods. The Oscar can also weigh up to 3.5 pounds. Oscars are carnivorous, which means they eat meat, multiple types of meat. Oscars come in a wide ...