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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