India, Nov. 7 -- Imagine being without food for several years. That is a skill almost no animal possesses. A remarkable exception to this rule is the deep-sea animal known as the giant isopod. The creature is basically a big marine crustacean that inhabits the darkest, deepest part of the ocean.

Which Animal Can Survive Without Food for Years?

Bathynomus is the genus that the giant isopod belongs to, and they inhabit deep waters across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Their unique bodies basically look like big wood lice and have the potential to exceed half a meter in length.

Compared to other animals, giant isopods don't eat a lot. They actually can go five years or more without eating at all! Their ability to not eat for su...