![]() ![]() The distance could be about a metre above the water surface. The silver Arowana catches the insects perching on a tree branch or a leaf. Their prey includes insects, birds, bats, crustaceans etc. The shape of their mouth has evolved in such a way that they help them easily catch the potential prey. They have a unique ability to jump out of the water to catch their prey. The most amazing jump goes to the credit of "Monkey fish" found in the Amazon basin. The low flying flies are easy targets for them. Have you seen bass leaping out of the water to catch dragonflies? Or trout to get crickets or any other insects on the water surface? To eat such food, the fish may employ alternative strategies. But it is hanging in the air just above the water surface, or flying around. The school of fish have a group strategy to save them from the predators.įood is the primary motivator for extraordinary feats and strategies in many creatures. The fish tend to stay in groups, small to very big ones. There is a high chance of survival if they move out of their way well in time. The prey tries to save itself by their natural reflexes. They take the element of surprise in their attacks. Mostly, the attacks by them are not long-distance chases. Usually, the fish try to eat the other fish at a certain time of the day or when they are hungry. The predatory fish is not always on a lookout to eat other fish. It is a serious business for them.īut this "cat and mouse" chase are not always on. You need to understand that the fish would do everything to protect itself from their predators. The evolutionary race between the predators and the preys goes on. If a prey stops protecting itself, the whole food chain will crumble.įish are an important part of food chains in marine life. All the creatures have an instinct to save themselves from their predators. ![]() The predator (like pike) is always on a lookout for prey. On our planet earth, there is a basic concept among all the living creatures. We'll send you the e-book in the next few minutes. ![]()
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