Nature has an endless array of magical creatures, some of which are short and fleeting like fireworks, while others can live for hundreds of years and span several dynasties. However, in terms of viability, the African lungfish is unique. Although the African lungfish lives in what we consider to be poor, backward and turbulent Africa, the continent has also given birth to many amazing species, among which the African lungfish stands out for its unusual way of living. But even with such superpowers, we now see the African lungfish in danger of extinction.
The African lungfish is a fish that lives in Africa's freshwater lakes and rivers and its way of living is amazing. These fish not only breathe through the gills, but also have an organ that can replace the lungs, hence the name lungfish. This organ allows them to breathe in a hypoxic environment.
The African lungfish, a miraculous aquatic creature, has always been a curiosity and research. They can reach a length of 1-2 meters and live in rivers and large lakes in the equatorial region of Africa. African lungfish are known for their unique dual respiratory system, which allows them to not only breathe in water, but also survive in the air. This adaptability allows them to survive in waters with insufficient oxygen supply, especially during the dry season or when water bodies are heavily polluted. They have a wide range of distribution and have adapted to a variety of water environments, including freshwater lakes and slow-flowing rivers.
Most notably, African lungfish can burrow into the silt during the dry season and enter a dormant state to wait for the onset of the rainy season. The time spent in the silt can be months, if not longer. This particular state allowed them to survive drought and food shortages, becoming a true miracle of survival in nature. This survivability is admirable, stronger than a scavenger.
Despite their excellent survival skills, African lungfish are now at serious threat of endangerment. One of the main threats is the impact of human activities. The continent's resources are scarce, and people have to rely on local natural resources to make ends meet. This has also made African lungfish an ideal food. Lungfish are slow to move and barely move, so they are easily caught during fishing. Especially in the face of increasing water scarcity, there is an increasing demand for lungfish. This demand has led to a surge in fishing, threatening the survival of lungfish.
And in addition to the African lungfish, there are also some fish that can survive without water. Aquatic life is often considered to be in need of life in water, but there are always some exceptions in nature.
Mudskippers, for example, living in swamps, estuaries and mudflats, are a biological wonder. They can climb and bounce outside the water and even survive for long periods of time on land. Mudskippers have a dual respiratory system, both in water and on land through water vapor in the gill cavity. However, it is worth noting that mudskippers are still at risk of death if they are out of the water for too long, so they swim back into the water from time to time.
There is also the Pan perch, which is more familiar to Cantonese people, which is another fish that can live on land. They live in ponds and ditches and have powerful maze vessels. Climbing bass have a unique survival strategy, they can crawl and climb, and they can also breathe air. Sometimes, they make sharp jumps with the help of hard spines on the tail and lower edge of the operculum, briefly leaving the water or walking on land.
Eels are extremely adaptable fish, and they can breathe on their skin. This allows them to sometimes leave water sources and survive on land without dying as long as the skin remains moist. The eel's survival strategy allows it to find a chance to survive in a variety of waters, regardless of the limitations of the water.
Summary: The world is truly wonderful, and the African lungfish is known for its peculiar way of living and surviving, but it is now threatened with endangerment, which is also helpless. It can withstand the torments and devastation of nature, but it still cannot withstand the harm of human beings. I also hope that this species can survive, its survival ability is indeed amazing.