
17 Weird Facts About Eels That Will Surprise You
A legendary giant moray eel reached an alarming length of 12.9 feet (3.94 m), making it a true underwater behemoth!
From the deepest oceans to the smallest ponds, aquatic life thrives in water all over the world. Whether it’s marine creatures like sharks and lobsters or freshwater dwellers like crocodiles and frogs, these fascinating animals have adapted to life in water in incredible ways.
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A legendary giant moray eel reached an alarming length of 12.9 feet (3.94 m), making it a true underwater behemoth!
Blobfish don't have a skeleton or teeth! When hungry, they float above the seabed and eat microscopic bacteria.
Did you know that axolotls don't go through metamorphosis, so they never show signs of aging?
Did you know that the oldest sea turtle fossil discovered was around 120 million years old?
Did you know that oysters can change their gender? Research suggests all oysters will do this at least once during their lifetime.
The most famous documented sighting of a mermaid was by Christopher Columbus in 1493, off the coast of Africa.
Blue tang fish can change color depending on their mood. When stressed, the blue tang's color changes to a darker violet.
In 2006 a new species of sea urchin was discovered through eBay after photos were uploaded and discussed by a group of collectors.
In Finding Nemo, did you know that Nemo was the only surviving fish out of 400 eggs?
Rainbow Trout will always return to their birthplace when the time comes to spawn their eggs.
Finding a red lobster is rarer than finding a blue lobster. Lobsters usually only turn red after they've been boiled.
The world's most poisonous foods include; Fugu, Giant Bullfrog, Ackee & Casu Marzu.