Three World's Most Amazing Animals

 

                             Mudskipper

These remarkable fish have adapted their gills to hold 

water when out of the sea and have turned their pectoral fins into walking aids in order to live on mud flats. They are able to excavate underground burrows, where they lay their eggs, and can even jump into the air to help attract a mate.

Where to spot them

Mudskippers can be found in tropical, subtropical and 

temperate region with tidal mud flats, including the Indo-

Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Africa and Saga, Japan.

                               Basilisk lizard

This lizard's unique means of escaping predators involves literally walking on water. It is capable of moving in this fashion at an impressive speed of five feet per second. Humans would need to drive their legs back and forth at 65 miles per hour in order to accomplish such a feat - a muscular exertion 15 times greater than we are capable of.

Where to spot them

Basilisks are found in the tropical forest of Central 

America, parts of South America and in Belmopan, 

Belize. 

                         Lesser flamingo

One of the strangest sights in nature is the courtship 

dance of the lesser flamingo. Groups of flamingos will 

begin to march across the water while flicking their heads 

and making distinctive calls. More and more birds will join 

the parade until thousands of flamingos are seemingly 

gliding together as one. Pairs will couple up and leave to 

mate, while the dance goes on.

Where to spot them

Flamingos feeding lakes can be found throughout Africa. 

Lake Bogoria in Kenya attracts an incredible number to its 

waters. Accommodation is available on site: there's a 

hotel on the northern shore and several campsites to the 

south of the lake. Wider tours of the region are available 

through operators.