About This Animal

• Ocean Travelers: Salmon live in both freshwater (rivers) and saltwater (oceans). They are born in rivers, swim to the ocean, and come back to rivers to lay eggs.
• Amazing Jumpers: Salmon can jump up waterfalls to swim back to where they were born.
• Color Change: Salmon start their life with a silver color, but when they return to rivers, their color turns red or pink.
• Salmon Babies: Baby salmon are called fry. Before they hatch, the eggs are bright orange.
• Size and Speed: Some salmon grow up to 5 feet long (1.5 meters) and can swim at 25 miles per hour (40 km/h)!
• Super Swimmers: They swim for thousands of miles in the ocean and back to their river homes without getting lost!
• Healthy Food: Salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your brain and heart.
• Bear’s Favorite Snack: Animals like bears and eagles love catching and eating salmon.
• Cold Water Fish: Salmon prefer cool rivers and oceans to live in, which helps them stay healthy.
• Different Kinds: There are several types of salmon, like Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye - each with its own unique size and color!

These cool fish show how amazing nature can be! 🐟