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EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/   These enormous 11-foot-long fish can use their gigantic sail to their advantage to create a pocket of frictionless liquid around their bodies—propelling them effortlessly through the water.   About Nature's Ultimate Survivors with The Blowfish:  Heavy metal marine biologist Tom "The Blowfish" Hird brings us his Top 10 of the most extraordinary abilities creatures have evolved to make it in the animal kingdom. Whether it's brawn, brains, flamboyance, or invention, these animals have it all!   This clip comes from Episode 1: Fastest.   Watch Nature's Ultimate Survivors with The Blowfish Wednesdays on EarthX.   EarthX & EarthXtra  Love Our Planet.  The Official Network of Earth Day.    About Us:  At EarthX, we believe our planet is a pretty special place. The people, landscapes, and critters are likely unique to the entire universe, so we consider ourselves lucky to be here. We are committed to protecting the environment by inspiring conservation and sustainability, and our programming along with our range of expert hosts support this mission. We’re glad you’re with us.     EarthX is a media company dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet. We take an omni channel approach to reach audiences of every age through its robust 24/7 linear channel distributed across cable and FAST outlets, along with dynamic, solution oriented short form content on social and digital platforms. EarthX is home to original series, documentaries and snackable content that offer sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. EarthX is the only network that delivers entertaining and inspiring topics that impact and inspire our lives on climate and sustainability.       EarthX Website: https://earthxmedia.com/    Follow Us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthxmedia/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxmedia  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EarthXMedia/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@earthxmedia  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EarthXMedia  Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/earthxmedia    How to watch:    EarthX - Cable:  - Spectrum  - AT&T U-verse (1267)  - DIRECTV (267)  - Philo  - NCTC   EarthXtra - Streaming:  - Plex  - Fire TV  - Xumo  - Sling  - Vizio    #EarthDay #Environment #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Conservation #EarthX

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00:00Our silver medalist often takes on the shape of a hydrodynamic torpedo,

00:08retracting its dorsal fin which reduces drag in the water by 18%.

00:16To top it off, sailfish scales create thousands of minuscule vortices

00:21which form a pocket of almost frictionless liquid.

00:27Often at 11.5 feet long, this predator has the same drag factor as much smaller fish.

00:34And it's those smaller fish that the sailfish snack on.

00:40With their dorsal fins fully extended, the sailfish corral the much smaller prey into a tight baitball.

00:53Then with a flick of the tail, they charge through the baitball with their elongated snouts.

00:59Stunning the victims into submission, all thanks to their epic speed.

01:04The Delta islands hadrian bike players.

01:06They charge through the amber.

01:07The Delta islands of the island have been seen on the sea either,

01:10but they've had an earthquake-like commissioners,

01:13The Delta islands have been hacked,

01:14but they've been managing for a lot of years otro,

01:16and they've been passing through the island of the island.

01:18The Delta islands have been waiting for a last time,

01:20the Sazaan egg-like,

01:21and they've been on the aislamic,

01:23and the Bugs-like,

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