Cichlids in Lake Malawi
In Cichlids in Lake Malawi narrator Sir David Attenborough dives deep underwater in Lake Malawi. Explore unusual craters formed by cichlids, and see how these fish breed, care for their young, and survive among dangerous electric predators! This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Q: How do cichlids impact their environment and why?
A: Their courtship ritual involves the males creating craters that are about 6.5 feet (2 meters) long, which dot the lake bottom.
Q: What makes cichlids “caring parents”?
A: They suck their young into their mouth to protect them.
Q: Describe the unique hunting method of dolphin-fish.
A: They emit an electric field around their bodies which can detect the disturbance of a nearby fish.