The story for kids
These are herring. They swim in giant schools, so hunters can't pick out just one. One school can have millions of fish!
Facts
- They swim in giant schools so predators can't pick out just one.
- One school can have millions of fish.
- They are food for many animals: whales, dolphins and birds.
Numbers
- Size
- ~30 cm
- Eats
- Plankton