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Jan 2021
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Can a Flying Fish really fly?

Inquisikids Daily
About this episode

When you think about animals that can fly, fish probably don't make the list. But there is a type of fish that can fly...well, kind of.

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Paper airplane tutorials: foldnfly.com

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nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Flying-Squirrels

nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Fish/Flying-Fish

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