Seasonal drying ponds are deadly for trapped fish. This video follows a rescue of wild betta fish before their habitat disappears. Timing is everything in these environments. Without intervention, ...
As a science cat, I handle going to the veterinarian better than most. I see it as a meeting of scientific minds. But I had no idea some veterinarians specialize in fish. I learned all about fish ...
In 1975, scientists tried spaying a few hundred female betta fish. We all know what happens to spayed cats and dogs: They become sterile. Betta fish are different. A third of the surviving bettas ...
The Intelligence of Bettas The predictability of the Betta Fish’s behavior sets up an excellent experimental baseline from ...
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are often regarded as one of the most accessible and colorful additions to the home aquarium. With their flowing fins, vivid colors, and striking ...
For centuries, humans have been captivated by the beauty of the betta. Their slender bodies and oversized fins, which hang like bolts of silk, come in a variety of vibrant colors seldom seen in nature ...
DEAR NOLA’S MOM: These peppy little fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish are customarily kept as solo pets. The main colors include: blue, red, turquoise, yellow, white and orange — and there are ...
Wildlife agencies in Oregon and Washington are urging pet stores to remove "Betta Buddy Marimo Ball," a popular moss plant for aquariums, from their shelves after unexpectedly discovering invasive ...