Piranhas, sometimes called cannibal fish or caribe in Spanish, have a notorious reputation! Tales are told that schools of piranhas attack animals - large or small - with no mercy. They sink their sharp teeth into their victim's flesh and devour it as soon as they can. Within minutes, their victim is reduced to nothing but bones.
Nigel Marvin is on a mission. He wants to find out the truth behind the legend of the piranha. In this brilliant programme, Nigel travels through the waterways of South America immersing himself in the piranha's world. From breeding to feeding, birth to death, all aspects of piranha's natural history are uncovered with spectacualr wildlife images. After swimming near a piranha nest, hand feeding a shoal in a feeding frenzy and studying giant otter's feeding habits, he realises that piranha's are much maligned and play a vital role in maintaining the health of the waters of South America. This fresh and exciting documentary is a must see for all animal lovers
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