What are some facts about hagfish?

Despite the fact that they seem repulsive, they are undoubtedly unique—and just because animals are disgusting to human sensibilities doesn't mean they don't deserve our attention and protection. read more

Hagfish are also known as slime eels, thought they are not eels. They belong to the class Agnatha, fish without jaws. There are an estimated 76 species of hagfish, which live in cold waters around the world. read more

Here are 14 fun facts about the unusual group of animals: 1. The estimated 76 species of hagfishes live in cold waters around the world, from shallow to as deep as 5,500 feet (nearly 1,700 meters). 2. Hagfish can go months without food. 3. Hagfish can absorb nutrients straight through their skin. 4. read more

Hagfish's eyes are small and not very useful, because the hagfish uses mostly its senses of smell and touch to find food. The whiskers near the hagfish's mouth are called barbels, and are used for touching. read more