Lungfish: The Fish That Survives Without Water!

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The lungfish is truly one of nature's most astonishing creatures. Known for its unique ability to survive without water for extended periods, this fascinating fish has evolved to endure harsh environments where other species would perish. In this video, we explore the incredible adaptations of the lungfish, revealing how it can live on land and what makes it a true survival expert. From its specialized lungs to its secret survival techniques, you'll discover why the lungfish is a marvel of evolution. Whether you're a fan of nature documentaries or just curious about the world's most unusual animals, this video will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on learning about the lungfish, the fish that defies the odds and thrives in the most challenging conditions!   #Lungfish #NatureWonders #SurvivalFish #AquaticMarvels #FishThatLivesOnLand #AnimalAdaptations #WildlifeExploration #EvolutionaryBiology #IncredibleFish #NatureDocumentary

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00:00Welcome to the new video of charismatic planet, Lungfish, a fish can lives without water.

00:10The Lungfish also known as Salamander fish is a type of freshwater fish actually famous

00:17for its ability to live on land without water for months on end and sometimes even years.

00:26The Lungfish name suggests the fish have a highly evolved respiratory system that can

00:33take oxygen straight from the air, similar of land animals do.

00:38However, few species of Lungfish are quite used to breathing air that they gradually

00:45lose the function of their gills as the fish reach adulthood.

00:56The Lungfish usually inhabits shallow waters such as swamps and marshes, but they are also

01:03found in bigger lakes.

01:07Whereas they still live in water and their requisite to frequently come up to the surface

01:13for fresh air, the Lungfish can even drown if they are keeping him for underwater for

01:20a long time.

01:22It has elongated bodies just like eels with red-like pectoral and pelvic fins, which they

01:30use to swim and crawl along the bottom.

01:39Lungfish is feeding on fish, insects, crustaceans, worms, molluscs, amphibians and plant matters.

01:48They have intestinal spiral valve rather than a true stomach.

01:55Normally Lungfish excrete nitrogenous waste as ammonia directly into the water.

02:02The Lungfish can be extremely long-lived, moreover when there is water.

02:12The Lungfish acts like any other fish, swimming in the waters and eating small fish and crustaceans

02:19on the bottom of ponds and streams.

02:24The fish is said to have a strong taste and is not enjoyed by all.

02:30Thus, after the fish has touched a comfortable depth, the fish will stop digging and screed

02:37a mucus out of its skin that hardens to form the protective cocoon around it.

02:45Though only the mouth is left showing for breathing, therefore for its long hibernation,

02:52the Lungfish will greatly decrease its metabolism and live off the muscle tissue in its tail.

03:01Because once the water returns and the mud softens, it will wriggle out of its burrow.

03:08Furthermore, some reports claim that the fish can stay underground in dried mud for as long

03:16as four years.

03:19The Lungfishes are found only in Australia, Africa and South America.

03:24In Africa, the people used to eat Lungfish that would often dig out the fish from dry

03:30soil.

03:31The fish is said to have a strong taste and is not enjoyed by all.

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