Fish are very good at swimming but sometimes they jump out of the water.  Why would they do that?

Here are some reasons that fish jump:

• To catch something to eat that is flying above the water
• To get away from something that is trying to eat them
• To get to somewhere they can't get to by swimming

Can you find a picture or a video on the internet of fish jumping for these different reasons.  

Are there any other reasons a fish might jump? (hint: look up "Splashing Tetra" on the internet or in a book)

Here's one a video about a fish that jumps for a very special reason.



Aquarium fish sometimes jump out their tank.  That is why it is important to have a lid or a cover on an aquarium and to make sure there are no holes or gaps a fish could jump through.