10 fun facts about Salmon in bellow
- Salmon are rich in essential vitamens and can decrease the risk of coronary disease and certain cancers.
- There are 6 species of Pacific Salmon and only 1 Atlantic species.
- Salmon are called "FRY" when emerging from their eggs.
- Salmon have an average of 2500 eggs, but can have up to 7000.
- The largest salmon caught is 126 lbs.
- Salmon can travel up to 3500 miles to spawn.
- The energy to travel all those miles come from their stored bodyfat.
- Salmon DO NOT eat while migrating up stream.
- Some types of Salmon are listed on the endangered list.
- Gastronomy does not support the catching of the salmon on this list.
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