The West African lungfish is an ancient species that has survived on Earth for more than four hundred million years. Known for its remarkable resilience, it can endure extreme droughts by burrowing into the mud and forming a hardened mucus cocoon around itself. During this state, called aestivation, the lungfish slows its metabolism to a near standstill and can survive for up to three years without food or water, breathing through a tiny air hole until the rains return. When the rivers fill agai

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Grotesquely beautiful! West African Lungfish - 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴 To find out a little more about them, feel free to have a look at our species profile here: https://wharfaquatics.co.uk/blogs/species-profiles/west-african-lungfish-protopterus-annectens They're priced at £45.00 each and we have several examples in stock. | Wharf Aquatics

The African lungfish (Protopterus spp.) can survive in dry clay soil for up to 3-5 years by burrowing into the mud and entering aestivation, a hibernation-like state. During this period, it secretes a mucus cocoon to retain moisture and slows its metabolism until water returns.#gym #fitness #workout #fit #fitnessmotivation #bodybuilding #motivation #gymmotivation #training #gymlife #muscle #health #fitfam #lifestyle #sport #personaltrainer #fitnessmodel #crossfit #exercise #love #healthy #health