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Walleye

Okay kiddo, so walleye is a kind of fish that lives in freshwater like lakes and rivers. They have a funny name because their eyes look like they're looking at walls, which is why they are called walleye. They are usually brownish-green with shiny scales and a white belly. They also have sharp teeth!

People like to catch walleye because they taste really good. They are usually cooked in lots of different ways like grilling, frying, or baking. Some people also like to catch walleye just for fun and then release them back into the water.

Walleye are really good at catching other fish to eat. They can see really well in the dark, so they like to hunt at night. They also have a special layer in their eyes that helps them see in the water when it's really sunny.

When walleye have babies, the mommy fish lays eggs in shallow water and then the daddy fish fertilizes them. The babies, called fry, hatch from the eggs and then start swimming around on their own.

So, that's the basics about walleye. They are a kind of tasty fish with big eyes that are good at hunting and have babies that hatch from eggs.
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