Weird Animals: Blackspotted Puffer Fish

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The blackspotted puffer fish lives in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. To scare away predators, it puffs its body up like a balloon. However, this fish is poisonous, so it's not safe to eat. Now, that's one weird animal. Part of the "Weird Animal" series.

Media Details

Runtime: 54 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Fish, Marine Life, Oceanography
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 2015
Producer/Distributor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Series: Weird Animals

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