Imagine this: you’re on an adventure in the Amazon, peering into the murky waters of the mighty river, when suddenly, you lose your footing and find yourself in the water with a school of piranhas! It’s the stuff of nightmares, right? But before you start picturing a Hollywood-style feeding frenzy, let’s dive into the real facts.

In this TED Ed video, Antonio Machado-Allison takes us on a journey to understand the truth about these infamous fish. Do piranhas actually eat people, or is it just a terrifying myth perpetuated by popular culture? Discover the fascinating world of piranhas and what would likely happen if you were to fall into their habitat.