Sabtu, 15 Januari 2011

The Facts About Jellyfish

Did You Know? 
In the Artic Sea, the North Atlantic Sea and Northern Pacific Ocean lives a Jellyfish that can grow to over 120 feet long? It is the Lion's Mane Jellyfish, the largest known Jellyfish in the world. Learn more about the Lion's Mane Jellyfish.

In countries like Japan, Korea and China, it is considered a delicacy to eat Jellyfish, you can try it too!  Learn more about Eating Jellyfish.

Some Jellyfish have immortal properties. The turritopsis nutriculajellyfish is one of the most unique animals not just within the species of jellyfish, but within the entire history of the animal kingdom. It appears to have cheated death and hence transformed itself into a perpetually immortal being! Learn more about the Immortal Jellyfish. Learn more about the Turritopsis nutricula (Immortal jellyfish).

The most poisonous species of jellyfish is the Irukandji Jellyfish. Upon a string, the victim will suffer what is know as Irukandji syndrome which including nausea, vomiting, cramps, high blood pressure, severe pain, and sometimes death.  Learn more about the Irukandji Jellyfish.


In the past, you could only view Jellyfish in the wild or your favoriate Aquarium. It is now possible to keep Jellyfish at home, as pets. 

These are some pics of Jellyfish






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