How mudskippers survive the receding tides of the Ganges delta

Nature · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: When the tides fall in the Ganges delta, a unique buffet is revealed. This video explores how mudskippers use specialized biological adaptations to hunt and feed on land.

As the delta tides recede, leaving only mud behind, mudskippers utilize a remarkable survival mechanism: they fill their cheeks with water. This allows them to remain active on land to consume the nutrient-rich debris left behind by the retreating waters.

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