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  mudskipper

 

Vietnam

Mudskippers are like walking fish, that can breathe on land. This is possible due to a special cavity behind their ears, in which they store seawater.

 

Thailand

By rotating their bulging eyes pressure is applied to the cavity, which re-oxygenates the water in the cavity and restores its dried-out gill to its normal function. They skip across the mud by using their fins and tails.

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  mudskipper