Aquatic Animals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Aquatic Animals For Kids

Some dolphins follow fishing boats to catch fish that escape from the nets!

Unlike crabs that shed their shells, starfish don’t molt. They carry a tough, comfy skeleton under their skin that just gets bigger as they grow — bit by bit — like a hidden building that grows with them!

When diving deep, Orcas can slow their heart rate to conserve oxygen!

Starfish don’t have teeth — instead, they use their stomach acids to dissolve their food before absorbing it!

A dolphin’s tail moves up and down when swimming, unlike fish whose tails move side to side!