August 05, 2010

Did you Know ?

Fish has been on earth for more than 450 million years, long before dinosaurs even roamed the earth.

Eating fish is good to boost brainpower, as they are rich in omega 3 fatty acids.

40% of all fish species inhabit fresh water, yet less than .01% of the earth's water is fresh water.

Fish have excellent senses of sight, touch, taste and many possess a good sense of smell and even 'hearing'.

Fish feel pain and suffer stress just like mammals and birds.

There are more species of fish than all the species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals combined.

The oldest goldfish recorded was 43 years old!

Dental offices have tanks in order to reduce anxiety in patients.

The stonefish, which lives off the coast of Australia, is the most poisonous fish in the world.

The lung fish can live out of water for as long as four years!

A jellyfish is 95 percent water!

Some fish have eyes that are the same size as their stomach!

A starfish doesn't have a brain.

Sourcefrom: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2160&aid=586http://hubpages.com/hub/Fun-Facts-about-Fishhttp://www.funshun.com/amazing-facts/fish-animal-facts.htmlhttp://www.fromtots2teens.com/omega3.html

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