The mysterious sea pig. (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

The mysterious sea pig.

Caption

Studying sea pigs is particularly challenging due to their deep-sea habitat, which can be 6,000 meters down, requiring special resources to access. Their bodies are made to withstand immense water pressure and almost freezing temperatures.

Credit

Hajime Itoh, The University of Tokyo

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