Main content
Arapaima fish and armour
Itβs a βliving fossilβ! This fish can resist piranha attacks and is inspiring a new body armour. The scales of the arapaima are extremely tough and flexible.
S2 Ep16. Itβs a βliving fossilβ! This fish can resist piranha attacks and is inspiring a new body armour. The arapaima has been swimming the waters of the Amazon for millions of years. Itβs also home to a famous predator, the fearsome piranha. The Arapaima has a secret weapon β itβs scales are both tough and flexible and theyβve caught the attention of scientists.
Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals
#30Animals
Podcast
-
![]()
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
Amazing things humans have learnt from animals.
