![]() ![]() In the UK amphibians are also on the decline as a result of the disappearance of ponds and wetlands. This is due largely to the systematic destruction of the rainforests. Some are more successful than others, but sadly many amphibians, including the Golden Dart Frog, are currently amongst some of the most endangered species in the world. Here you can learn how frogs have evolved to meet the widely different conditions of rainforests and arid regions. There are an amazing 600 different species of CICHLIDS of which at Blue Planet Aquarium we have around 100 for you to see. More than 400 miles long and 700 metres (2300 ft) deep, Lake Malawi is Africa’s third largest lake and home to over 1000 species of fish, 350 of which are unique to the lake. Lake Malawi is the cradle of evolution and was formed millions of years ago when violent subterranean forces tore apart the Earth’s crust to create the Rift Valley. Stop here and immerse yourself in the sounds of the rainforest! Imagine a cool, misty sunrise you’ll hear buzzing insects, a frog chorus and a symphony of birdsong and monkeys chattering high in the trees.Īt Blue Planet Aquarium they have replicated typical habitats to be found in one of the world’s unique environments, LAKE MALAWI! The Amazon drains vast areas of South America and contains 20 per cent of the world’s fresh water! Fish include pike, carp, perch, bream and brook trout.īlue Planet Aquarium’s tropical river exhibit is designed to represent a branch of the Amazon River, the mighty waterway of the rainforests of South America, with its abundant and exotic freshwater life. These are inhabitants of the waters of the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere, including the rivers and streams of the British Isles. Blue Planet Aquarium introduces you to freshwater life that few of us have seen first-hand. ![]()
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