The Colossal Squid has the largest eyes documented in the animal kingdom, more than a foot in diameter.

The electric eel can produce an electric shock of about 650 volts, which is five times greater standard US household current.

Oysters are capable of changing their sex, sometimes doing so multiple times during their lifetime.

Most brands of lipstick contain fish scales.

Catfish have over 27,000 taste buds, compared to humans’ 9,000 or so.

40% of all fish species inhabit fresh water, yet less than .03% of the earth’s water is fresh surface water.

Pregnant goldfish are known as twits.

We shared that last one a few weeks ago, with a warning. It is NOT TRUE. Goldfish lay eggs. They technically are never pregnant. But that’s the cut-and-paste nature of modern life. Always double check the facts, there might be something fishy going on…