Pufferfish are indeed fascinating creatures! Known for their unique ability to inflate their bodies into a spherical shape, they use this defense mechanism to deter predators. Here are a few intriguing facts about them:
Variety: There are around 193 species of pufferfish, found in both marine and freshwater environments.
Defense Mechanism: When threatened, pufferfish can gulp water (or air) to puff up, making themselves larger and more difficult for predators to eat.
Toxins: Many pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that can be lethal to predators and humans. Don’t eat them unless prepared by a specialized Chef and even some of them make mistakes.
Habitat: They inhabit tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the coasts of Japan, Africa, and the Americas. Dolphins have been known to make the fish puff up on purpose in the wild, just to play with them as toys (not eat).
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Variety: There are around 193 species of pufferfish, found in both marine and freshwater environments.
Defense Mechanism: When threatened, pufferfish can gulp water (or air) to puff up, making themselves larger and more difficult for predators to eat.
Toxins: Many pufferfish contain tetrodotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that can be lethal to predators and humans. Don’t eat them unless prepared by a specialized Chef and even some of them make mistakes.
Habitat: They inhabit tropical and subtropical waters around the world, including the coasts of Japan, Africa, and the Americas. Dolphins have been known to make the fish puff up on purpose in the wild, just to play with them as toys (not eat).
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