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The Humble Goldfish
There are many types of goldfish, but most people conjure up thoughts of carnival midways, ping pong balls, and small plastics bags filled with water when they hear the word "goldfish". In actuality goldfish come in every shape, size, and color that you possibly could imagine. Fish with fancy, huge pectoral fins or large tail fins are part of the the goldfish family. There are also fish with tiny eyes and others with big eyes that look like something from a science fiction author's worst dream. As a matter of fact, goldfish actually began their existence as...
Amazing Facts About Fish
One of the most intriguing classes of animals is fish, which counts over 25,000 different types and subtypes of the species. This group of animals consists of a wide range that is diverse enough to include both large fish like sharks to much smaller types like the average gold fish. If you’ve ever wondered about the abundant group of life that lives in the sea, then this article is for you. Here are the most fascinating facts about fish!
- The world smallest fish is actually the goby, which lives near the Philippines.
- The great white shark is the largest fish at about...
- The world smallest fish is actually the goby, which lives near the Philippines.
- The great white shark is the largest fish at about...
Do Fish Recongnize People?
Every morning, when my mom comes downstairs and feeds her Beta fish (Bellini), Bellini gets very excited. And not just because of food. If my mom talks to her, the fish wriggles and swims excitedly. Also, the fish looks at her! She seems to recognize my mom's voice. So, this has made me wonder: Do fish recognize people?
Personally, I think she recognizes my mom because my mom brings her food. The fish only recognizes her, as mom is the primary feeder, suggesting the Pavlovian theory. The Pavlovian theory is that animals react to the feeder, not the food.
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Baby’s First Pet
Recently, my four year old cousin's betta fish died. He was very sad and insisted on calling me. Well, that set me thinking: aren't fish the perfect pet for younger kids?
Fish hold many advantages over other pets:
- First of all, fish can be very low maintenance pets. If you get a tank with a filtration system, the fish will need only occasional water changes. Other pets will need to have cages, litterboxes, or yards scooped. Also, fish only need a few food flakes thrown in for food. Many pets need water and food bowls filled many times a day.
- Fish can be...
Recently, my four year old cousin's betta fish died. He was very sad and insisted on calling me. Well, that set me thinking: aren't fish the perfect pet for younger kids?
Fish hold many advantages over other pets:
- First of all, fish can be very low maintenance pets. If you get a tank with a filtration system, the fish will need only occasional water changes. Other pets will need to have cages, litterboxes, or yards scooped. Also, fish only need a few food flakes thrown in for food. Many pets need water and food bowls filled many times a day.
- Fish can be...