4.5K views · 84 reactions | Our gar-chiatrist wants you to know that there are 4 native species of gar in Tennessee! That’s right, the Longnose, Shortnose, Spotted, and even the mighty Alligator gar.  #tennesseeaquarium #chattanooga #garweek #biology #conservation #garlab #alligatorgar #freshwater #trendy #ancientfish #december | Tennessee Aquarium | Facebook

Say hello to the spotted gar, a species that still boasts primitive features, like a swim bladder connected to their esophagus that acts like a lung! This unique adaptation enables gars to breathe air in low-oxygen, stagnant waters. It’s FIN-credible to think that this prehistoric fish has been around for so long and still manages to survive in some of the harshest environments. Get your tix and come visit them! | Shreveport Aquarium