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What animals live in water?
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There are a plethora of animals that live in water, encompassing a wide range of species from various branches of the animal kingdom. These can generally be categorized by the type of water they inhabit (saltwater or freshwater) and their primary mode of life (fully aquatic, semi-aquatic, etc.). Here are a few examples:
Fully Aquatic Animals:
- Fish: A diverse group including salmon, [NOAA Fisheries] sharks, [sharks.com] tuna, [FAO Fisheries] and seahorses. [Smithsonian Ocean]
- Marine Mammals: Such as whales, [WWF] dolphins, [WWF] seals, [NOAA Fisheries] and manatees. [U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service]
- Aquatic Invertebrates: Including jellyfish, [Smithsonian Ocean] squid, [National Geographic] crabs, [National Wildlife Federation] and sea stars. [Smithsonian Ocean]
- Sea Turtles: All species of sea turtles, such as the green sea turtle. [WWF]
Semi-Aquatic Animals:
- Amphibians: Like frogs, [National Wildlife Federation] salamanders, [National Wildlife Federation] and newts, often spending part of their lives in water.
- Reptiles: Including crocodiles, [National Geographic] alligators, [National Geographic] and some snakes.
- Birds: Such as ducks, [The Cornell Lab] swans, [The Cornell Lab] and penguins. [WWF]
- Mammals: Like beavers, [National Wildlife Federation] otters, [National Wildlife Federation] and hippos. [National Geographic]
This is not an exhaustive list, as many other creatures depend on aquatic environments for survival. The biodiversity of aquatic life is incredibly rich and varied.