With the arrival of the autumn breeze, many fishing enthusiasts pick up their fishing rods and enjoy this peaceful time. But recently, an angler on the shores of Dongting Lake suffered a funny thing: his fishing line was bitten off continuously, but he caught only a few small fish. The "culprit" behind this turned out to be a puffer fish with amazing bite force!
Mr. Zhang is this unfortunate fishing friend. He came to the small river near Dongting Lake early, looking forward to catching a bucket of fish. However, his fishing line was bitten off in succession, and only three or four small fish were caught. After communicating with other fishing friends, he learned that he may have encountered an "underwater gangster" - pufferfish.
Pufferfish, this creature has a bite force several times its body weight, and their powerful bite force can easily crush shells. Moreover, puffer fish also have a "killer app" - pufferfish toxin. This toxin is 1200 times more toxic than cyanide, enough to kill 30 adults. But pufferfish themselves are not poisoned because their nervous systems, unlike other organisms, cannot bind to pufferfish toxins.
Despite such strong toxicity, there is a long history of eating pufferfish in China, Japan, and North Korea. But this is not to say that people can eat it at will, because of the presence of pufferfish toxins, improper handling can lead to poisoning. Therefore, the choice of farmed pufferfish and the correct handling method are key.
This "chopping incident" on the shores of Dongting Lake reveals some secrets of the mysterious creature of the pufferfish. Not only do they have a strong bite force, but they also have deadly toxins. But at the same time, pufferfish is also a delicacy that is safe to eat as long as it is handled properly. For fishing enthusiasts, knowing this knowledge is very necessary to avoid unnecessary losses.
In nature, we often encounter a wide variety of creatures. While most are harmless, some are considered dangerous. When we encounter these creatures, how to ensure our own safety is crucial.
First of all, it is very important to understand the creatures you may encounter. Different creatures have different habits and attack styles, so knowing them can help you react correctly.
For example, most snakes are harmless, but some are venomous. If you know how to distinguish between them, you can avoid unnecessary panic and harm.
When you encounter dangerous creatures, it is very important to stay calm. Many creatures attack because they are threatened or frightened. If you can stay calm and not make threatening movements, you can reduce the risk of being attacked.
If possible, try to keep your distance from dangerous creatures. Do not attempt to approach, touch, or catch them unless you are professionally trained.
Some animals, such as wolves or bears, may view direct eye contact as a threat. If you encounter these animals, try to avoid looking directly at them while slowly backing away from their territory.
Different animals have different escape strategies. For example, if you encounter a bear, you should slowly back away instead of turning around and running. But if you encounter bees, you should get out of that place quickly.
When encountering dangerous creatures, it is important to understand them and take the right actions. As long as you stay calm, keep your distance, and follow the right escape strategy, you can greatly reduce the risk of injury. Before heading out into nature, take some time to learn about the creatures you might encounter so you can face them with more confidence.