May 9, 2024, 03:34 PM IST

8 mammals that you think are fishes

Pravrajya Suruchi

Dolphins: These playful creatures are often mistaken for fish due to their streamlined bodies and aquatic habitat.

Whales: The giants of the sea, whales are another mammal group mistaken for fish.

Manatees: These gentle herbivores graze on seagrass and inhabit shallow coastal waters.

Walruses: These large, tusked creatures might seem like oversized fish with their blubbery bodies and flippers.

Polar Bears: These majestic white bears might seem perfectly adapted to the icy waters of the Arctic.

Otters: Playful and adept swimmers, otters can be mistaken for fish due to their sleek bodies and playful behavior in water.

Platypus: This unique egg-laying mammal from Australia has a duck-like bill and webbed feet, leading some to believe it's a strange type of fish.

Sea Lions and Seals: These intelligent marine mammals spend a significant amount of time in the water, but they are not fish.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports