River safari 2

Continued... 

I like the area they designed for the otters. It's out in the open, there's land and a mini pool. There were a total of 4 otters, Mummy, Daddy and 2 kids. They have that small platform for them to go up to the land and they love to hang out there. There is also that mini opening at side of the wall where the zoo keepers will open and feed them.

I never thought I'd be afraid of marine fishes and goodness me.. I was super scared when i saw this huge gigantic fish tank. The size of it was one reason, another reason was the dullness of the tank. It wasn't bright like the other tanks. This was one was dark. also, the fishes were larger than me. How can i not be scared?! and one last thing would be how they placed the tree logs. They made the tank look ancient and old.

The Dugong was the largest amongst all others. They were huge and fat and their movement was slow.

This is a L191 Royal Panaque, its a catfish with spoon-shaped teeth to scrape wood and extract organic matter and micro-organism. The wood ingested is then passed out. This process breaks down large chunks of wood and speeds up nutrient recycling. Isn't it cool? fish eating wood? every fish or animal is like designed to have benefits, advantages and disadvantages.

Uaru Cichlid. It's name is derived from the native name 'uara ura' meaning 'like a mirror'- referring to its dinner-plate shaped body. Also known as triangle cichlid, this fish feeds its fry with nutritious mucus on its skin.

Xingu Platinum Pleco. Pleco lack scales. These catfish are covered with hard modified skin. they have spines on their fins to prevent large predators from swallowing them. The patterns on their skin is also unique. 

Red-Bellied Piranha. Despite them having a blood-thirsty reputation, they are beautiful on the outside as you can see, they have shiny looking scales. I didn't even know they were piranhas at first glance. 

Angel fish. They have a flat body that is not easily seen by its prey. 

They can be super slim and have benefits as well. I'm super skinny and i get mocked by my friends. The background of the tank also complements the fish.

I can't believe i discovered so many things today. And i am also now afraid of the marine life. 

         But i still enjoyed myself overall :)