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A close view of the sharp teeth of the Black Piranha. Despite their reputation, piranhas seldom attack humans. In context at
www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/fauna/riverlife/index.html
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A Black (or Red-eyed) Piranha taken from near Sacha Lodge, Ecuador. Widespread in Tropical South America.