Animals of the Coral Reefs

A clownfish darts into the tentacles of a sea anemone. Safe at last! Other fish don't stand a chance against the anemone's painful stings. But the clownfish is immune! This special skill is… More →

A moray eel darts out of a crack in the reef. Time for dinner! The eel's extra set of jaws chomp at a passing fish. Moray eels thrive in the coral reef thanks to their many special… More →

Oceans are full of predators. But octopuses know how to survive! Long arms, soft bodies, and many other adaptations help these creatures live in the coral reef biome. This title explores how… More →

Snakes do not just live on land! Sea snakes thrive in the warm, salty waters of the coral reef. They can breathe through their skin and expel salt through special glands! Readers will be… More →

Spiny lobsters can drop their limbs to escape predators! But these coral reef creatures are not missing legs for long. They quickly regrow their body parts! This is one of many adaptations… More →

Chomp! A whitetip reef shark swallows its latest meal. But this hunter won't stay full for long. Its hunt continues on the ocean floor! Whitetip reef sharks are predators that thrive in the… More →