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Piranhas of the Amazon

  1. When did the piranha legend begin? Who popularized it?
    1914, Teddy Rosevelt.
  2. Piranhas are only found where?
    South America.
  3. How long do the biggest piranhas get?
    2 feet long.
  4. How many species of piranhas exist?
    Over 50.
  5. Which species is the "most notorious" piranha?
    Red Belly Piranha.
  6. What do piranhas specialize in feeding on?
    Fish.
  7. Piranhas feed of their shoal mates- but what exactly do they snack on?
    Fins and scales.
  8. Is piranha a popular dish in South America?
    Yes.
  9. Are there any spots where piranhas are blood thirst and will attack a human?
    Yes.
  10. What makes piranhas aggressive enough to attack a human?
    Over-crowding.
  11. Have humans ever been killed by piranhas?
    No.
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