Wednesday 29 December 2021

Fishy Facts

 

It is a fact that some mammals can fly. Bats for instance. It is also a fact that mammals can swim, like dogs, bears, and humans dressed like bears. Also some birds can swim, like penguins, seagulls and swans. But are there any fish that can live on land? Not that I know of, off hand.

The fish seem to be a dimwitted species unwilling or unable to evolve. They can't even punch their way out of a plastic bag. (Look out for environmentalists' comments).

Let's face it, when is the last time you've seen a fish driving a bus, or writing a book? Mammals, like humans for instance, can do both. Even chimpanzees have been taught to ride a tricycle, and dogs to herd sheep, and parrots to talk. But fish ... ???

I've done some research on your behalf. Did you know that the mangrove killifish, which lives in Florida and Mexico, can tolerate very salty water, and temperatures of up to 100* F. 

It can also survive for about two months on land. So it's like going on holiday. It gets out of the sea, leave behind its swimming costume, and it takes a three-piece suit or the best dresses and goes on land for a few weeks. Bravo for the mangrove killifish. That's one small step for evolution. You'll have to wait for another million years before you see one driving your bus, or at the check-out counter of your supermarket.

The rest of the fish species are totally left behind in the evolutionary scale.

The anchovy, for instance, as well as the sardine, the herring, the pilchard and the tuna, have a tendency to get into tins and cans and wait for you to buy them at the supermarket. You may know of other stupid fish with similar self-destructive habits. Some cover themselves with tomato sauce or olive oil to camouflage their taste.

You'll note I do not mention the dolphin in this article. Strictly speaking it is not a fish but a mammal that swims. Being a mammal it is a very enterprising creature which has benefited enormously from the tourist trade by enticing humans to swim with them. Unlike the shark, which being a stupid fish, has ruined its chances of similar fame and success by taking a bite out of any tourist too near to hand ... or mouth!

Many people have a lifetime ambition to swim with dolphins. I have always wished to do so but could not afford it. So I swam with sardines instead. They all swam away and left me. Which proves the point of their stupidity.

There are all other shapes and sizes of marine creatures which I suppose we can classify loosely as fish ... lobsters for example, prawns, oysters, clams, shellfish and octopusses or octopussies or whatever. They are all considered as fish. You do not for instance find them at the butcher's or the greengrocer's or the hardware store!

The octopus is a delicacy in many countries. It has eight legs and very difficult to catch because it runs faster than any human on two legs. This accounts for why it is so expensive in restaurants and why you have never seen an octopus run in the Olympics. When it is occasionally caught its a struggle to put it in a boiling pan of water. As you put one leg in another comes out, and often it uses its spare legs to turn off the heat under the boiling pan. 

Perhaps man can learn to evolve and grow more legs. That way we can run faster and catch not only the octopus but other fast creatures like the cheetah or the ostrich.

Can you imagine if you had an extra leg or arm? I'd like an arm out of the front of my chest. I could hide it under my shirt and get it out to wave at the other passengers on the bus. Or perhaps an extra mouth on top of my head. I could put a sandwich under my hat and eat whilst driving. 

Oh the possibilities ... How about you? How would you like to evolve?

22 comments:

  1. ...things that I have never given any thought to!

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  2. I would want wings so I can fly. :)

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    1. Yes, I think I would too. Cheaper than running a car.

      God bless, Bill.

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  3. Dearest Victor,
    How wonderful would it be for having 'spare legs'...
    Well, people are very cunning at 'brainwashing' their consumers. We eat mammals that are member of the dolphins but are called Mahi-Mahi. So it does not offset the thinking of humans.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. I've never heard of the Mahi-Mahi. I'll look it up. What does it taste like?

      God bless, Mariette.

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    2. It tastes like fish...😉
      Not as flaky as some fish, more solid but really good in taste! Buy it at Costco and prepare the entire bag and then we freeze those portions for later, after eating part of it fresh.

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    3. I'll check if we have it in the UK supermarkets.

      Thanx Mariette. God bless.

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  4. I agree with Bill - I'd like some wings too. :)

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    1. We could all fly together, Happyone.

      God bless you.

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  5. I think there is something fishy about your theory. Perhaps fish are already fully evolved and the sea is where they are meant to be.

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    1. Pretty boring down there in the sea. No mountains, no trees, no cinemas, no beer! No wonder fish have not evolved.

      God bless, River.

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    2. Not at all boring, there are coral reefs, shipwrecks, seaweeds and many other types of fish.

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  6. Like Superman, I'd enjoy having enhanced vision and hearing. Then again, I'm grateful to have the body and mind (that) God's given me. I could have been born a guppy.

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    1. I have an enhanced sense of smell. I can smell around corners. As soon as I enter home I can tell if someone's burnt the toast.

      God bless you, Mevely.

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  7. I want to evolve much smarter and stronger. I don't care if it takes another 50 years, i wanna try it. (just sayin'). But the mangrove killifish? they are fake. I met one near Okeechobee, Said he lived in Okee, but could not even spell it. He was also playing poker, he faked having hands of course.

    Ok, hope you stick around until I get stronger and smarter, It will start showing up I am sure in 30 years.... ;-)
    Now after all that, THANK you for the prayers.
    Sherry & jack over in Florida with the mangrove killifish...

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    1. Have you actually seen a mangrove killifish, Jack? When you met one, how good was he at poker? Does he like beer?

      I hope you do evolve smarter and stronger; although you're pretty smart from what you write on your Blog.

      Praying for you and yours always. God bless y'all.

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  8. It would be nice to have better eyesight, but if i have to go to the trouble of evolving to get it, i'll stick to my glasses.

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    1. You make a very good point, Mimi. I agree with you. Thanx.

      God bless you always.

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  9. God never ceases to amaze me with his creations! I learned something brand new today! I like that! Thank you! A huge fire is burning 30 minutes from us. 600 homes lost, many businesses. Prayers are very welcome. Thank you. I have been missing for a while but getting back into my blogs. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours!

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    1. What a tragedy with that fire you speak of. I hope and pray no one is hurt. My thoughts and prayers are with those involved.

      Best wishes to you and yours Tata, now and always. God bless.

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