Mudskippers: The Fish That Walk on Land | Life | BBC Earth

Meet the mudskipper - the fish that walks on land and breathes air!
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[@jerviedeveza8037]

everybody gangsta till fish starts evolving

[@vicious6717]

The crabs watching like: damn look at these weirdos💀

[@itssenpaitime7680]

2:25

[@scootahscoot9389]

"Jumping high above the mud will get you noticed"

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[@binglecheese123]

“But life on land is not without problems, it is hard work to find a mate”

[@CarassiusAu]

I like how we’re making fun of mudskippers for their goofy behaviors, yet deep down we all agree that they are cool as hell

[@jamesdraco5645]

When I was a kid I saw some mudskippers at an aquarium and I liked them so much that I asked my dad if I could have them and he was weirdly supportive of it and actually asked a nearby pet store if they had any

[@bantot1296]

The crab was like:

[@shooby9496]

Male mudskipper:

[@vale1408]

60% fish

[@nicolaspacettiterra4043]

I love how the crabs are watching everything like "What is wrong with these fish?"

[@myreenhawlader1560]

These fish be looking like: Ö

[@redred1161]

Nobody:

[@prafullapokhrel7352]

My friend : There are lots of fish in the sea...

[@honestpledges8435]

I feel like this is evolution in process, fish coming on to land, flippers having joins like a leg

[@riahreginald]

man: no one can be ugly and cute at the same time

[@chrisx2009]

Imagine walking on the beach and just seeing a land fish battle royale

[@rsuriyop]

Can you imagine this was what some of our oldest grandparents used to look like some 400 million years ago? These creatures are truly like living fossils and need to be respected.

[@anzaeria]

I saw these little guys on a visit to the mangroves in Queensland, Australia. I did see them rolling over in the mud and yes, it was my assumption that they were doing that to keep themselves moist. To me, it reminds me of a dog rolling over when he/she is trying to please it's owner.