If someone asked me, “I want to get a pet. Do you have any recommendations?”
I would say, “I recommend a Mexican walking fish!”
Do you know what that is? In Japan, it’s called an “Upa-Lupa.”
They look a little
strange but very cute. On each side of their face, they have three pairs of
fluffy gills. Most animals change their body as they grow, but Mexican walking
fish stay the same from when they are babies in when they are adults. This is very
rare.
They can also grow
back their legs if they lose them. This amazing skill has caught the attention
of doctors and scientists. Maybe one day, people will also be able to heal
quickly, just like them.
Mexican walking
fish love to eat red worms. When food in front of them, they eat it very fast.
I usually feed them with tweezers, but I have to be careful so they don’t bite
the tweezers by mistake.
They don’t know
when to stop eating. Sometimes they eat too much and die. They eat so happily
that I always want to give them more, but I try not to.
When you watch
them in an aquarium, you can see them moving their small legs as they swim.
They are so cute that you can lose track of time.
Why not think about having one of these adorable “Upa-Lupa” as part of your family.
If you care for them with love and responsibility, you’ll surely get to see just how adorable they can be!
