The Australian lungfish has a single lung that can be used to breathe during dry periods. It belongs to a lineage of air-breathing fishes that appeared in the fossil record around 380 million years ago. These ancient aquatic animals were related to the ancestors of modern-day birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. | National Aquarium

Who likes bananas? Our #AustralianLungfish does! 🍌 For Endangered Species Day today we wanted to showcase this lesser-known endangered species in our care. In addition to bananas, this omnivore gets fed three times a week, and enjoys a varied diet that includes special treats like figs, and (of course) bananas! Some cool facts about the Australian lungfish: They are only found in three river systems in Northeast Australia, and can live to be 100 years old! Although they have gills like a fish,