F l y i ng f i s h don ’ t f l y w i t h w i ng s l i k e
birds, but they sl ide on fins that resemble
a b i r d ’ s w i ng s . T he y t r av e l abou t 56
k i l ome t r e s ( 35 mi l e s ) i n an hou r . T he s e
smal l fish can move faster in water by spreading
their fins and l ifting their tai ls out of the water .
In this way, they sl ide swiftly in water .
DO FISH FLY?
Flying fish gain speed by spreading out their wing-like fins.
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