Salmon

Salmon are fantastic jumpers, leaping up to 3 meters (10 feet) high to navigate over obstacles like waterfalls during their upstream migration!

Some species of salmon change color before spawning, turning a bright red or green to attract mates. This color change makes them stand out in their watery homes!

Salmon can smell their home waters from hundreds of kilometers away! They use their incredible sense of smell to find the exact location where they were born to spawn.

When a salmon is swimming upstream, it can be quite the actor! They often swim against strong currents, showing off their determination like fishy superheroes on a bold mission.

Some salmon species can live in both freshwater and saltwater, showcasing their amazing adaptability! This ability helps them thrive in various environments.

Salmon lay thousands of eggs at once, with female salmon sometimes laying up to 5,000 eggs in a single spawning season. It’s like having a fish family reunion!

Salmon can taste their food with the tips of their fins! The sensors in their fins help them determine if the food they catch is tasty or not.

During their ocean life, salmon can grow impressive muscle strength, enabling them to swim over 32 kilometers (20 miles) per day while searching for food!

Many salmon swim in schools, creating a lively underwater dance party! This social behavior helps them avoid predators and stay safe.

Salmon have a special bone in their bodies called a 'maxilla,' which helps them capture prey efficiently. It’s like having a built-in fish net!