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Mark Starlin's avatar

I already planned to push for an International Springboks Day, so why not add Mudskippers also. Everyone can have a Mud Little Buddy.

https://open.substack.com/pub/markstarlinwrites/p/springbok-the-show-off-of-the-savanna?r=3c4zu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I LOVED the springbok video! Thanks.

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ShinyGirl's avatar

Made me laugh.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thanks so much, Vikki. Glad to hear it.

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Kenneth Mills's avatar

Who knew?!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Such creepy little creatures. I thought their way of housecleaning was exceptionally creative. For a fish.

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Richard Blaisdell's avatar

The evolution of humanity. First to climb on land.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Maybe so, Richard, maybe so!

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James Ron's avatar

Enjoyed this, Sharron! Happy Mudskipper's Day!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

A bit of foolishness, James. Hope you were entertained for four minutes!

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Kate Henry's avatar

Thank you no.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Slippery, sloppery slimy mud! Yum yum...

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Sue Cauhape's avatar

ROMALOL!!!

Thank you for introducing me to this incredible creature. Now I believe that mudskippers are our true ancestors for THEY were the ones to take those first steps on land. One small step for mudskipper, a giant leap for pescinekind.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

You are a funny woman. Hope it made you laugh a little.

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Bryan Pirolli's avatar

This was needed today--a total break from work emails that send me spiraling into dark places unknown. Thank you for dropping a rope ladder down to me :)

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Great! Perfect timing. Even a three-minute break can help us get on with our day. Thanks for reading at Leaves, Bryan

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Jim Cummings's avatar

I'm still recovering from Green Iguana day but I'll raise a toast to the Mudskippers!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Yes, indeed. Thanks for the toast on this auspicious day and to all mudskippers everywhere.!

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Thomas D’Arcy O’Donnell's avatar

Happy MudSkipper Day - Ms Bassano ! 🦎🏴‍☠️🧜‍♀️

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, sir. Very kind.

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Janice Walton's avatar

You just never know what you are missing out on - I will add it to my calendar.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Stick with. me, kid. Read and learn. All kinds of useless information in this head of mine.

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Yael Gelardin's avatar

Yes, you were right. I enjoyed the video. And the story. Thank you.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Thank you, Yael. I hope it made you smile. They are the funniest looking little creatures. I have never seen one in person.

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Jill CampbellMason's avatar

Mudskippers? Who knew?

And following that wonderful BBC video, which you so creatively caught me with at International Mudskippers DAy, which doesn't exist --yet. I became so entranced, I watched the Ze Frank video. Humor up the wazoo! And surprising factoids. Ever seen videos by Ze Frank.Make you giggle- they will!

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

I have not seen Ze Frank videos. But I found the mudskipper video he made and will watch it this evening. Thanks for telling me about it, Jill. Looks like he has many.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

Mudskippers! I NEED to meet a mudskipper - no, multiple mudskippers! They're adorable! 😍

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