Walking fish? These 8 species have mastered life beyond water

Defying aquatic norms, several fish species across Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas exhibit remarkable terrestrial adaptations. Mudskippers hop across mangroves, while lungfish burrow and hibernate during droughts. Climbing Perch navigate with gill plates, and Epaulette Sharks crawl between tidepools. These species, including the Longlure Frogfish and Walking Catfish, showcase nature's ingenuity, challenging conventional perceptions of underwater life and survival.

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