Curated OER
Piranhas
In this piranhas activity, students read information about piranhas and select the correct word or phrases to complete the 15 gaps in the text choosing from multiple choice suggestions. This activity is online and interactive.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Piranha (Pygocentrus Nattereri)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the piranha. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, diet, predators, behavior, mating and reproduction, and tells a story about a piranha found in a river in England.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Red Piranha
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and other unique characteristics of the Red Piranha. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Black Spot Piranha
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, and physical, and other unique characteristics of the Black Spot Piranha. They can be viewed live on the webcam.
Other
Audubon Nature Institute: Piranha
Meet the piranha and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.