Day 9: Catfish

The average person has about 10,000 taste buds. The catfish can have over 100,000 taste buds. That's because this creature has taste buds not only in its mouth, but all over its body. Catfish live in the low-bottom of murky muddy water, so instead of depending on eyesight they depend on taste. These sensory organs are most concentrated on the four pairs of whiskers around its mouth. These whiskers, called barbells, act as antennae which help it catch food.