How trout successfully
climb the falls - Photo #3
The main requirement for a successful
leap is the correct body angle. If fish keep their bodies perfectly parallel to the fall
stream, they stand a much better chance of success. If they hit the fall at too sharp of a
forward angle, they will penetrate the current and slam into the rocks behind the fall. If
they tip back too far, they will be knocked backward by the current. Their whole body must
hit the water evenly so that they can instantly begin swimming to get over the top.
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