Category: Fish
Also known as the Pacific sturgeon, this ancient species inhabits the west coast of North America from the Aleutian Islands to Central California. They have changed little in form since they first appeared 175 million years ago. White sturgeon are the largest species of bony fish in North America and the third largest species of sturgeon. While classified as bony fish, their skeletons are actually more cartilaginous than bony, similar to the skeletal structure of a shark.
The fish that could drown (and other amazing tales)
Fish are masters of aquatic living, though some manage to do pretty well on land, too! Of living species, the mudskipper is probably the best adapted to life out of water - in fact, a mudskipper will drown if it can’t periodically come to the surface! This unusual fish uses its powerful, almost leg-like fins to walk on land and can even use them to “skip” up to 2 feet in the air! Similar to many amphibians, the mudskipper is able to breathe through its skin and the linings of its mouth and throat. It also seals water in its gill chambers when it leaves the water for extended stays on the land, much like a scuba diver brings air with them!-
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