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Betta, or Siamese fighting, fish are among "the most popular freshwater aquarium fish in the world," PetMD reports. Native to southeast Asia, this species is known for its range of vibrant hues. There ...

While exploring the outdoors, I discovered wild betta fish surviving in a shallow puddle under extreme conditions. This video ...

Many children spend months, sometimes years, attempting to convince their parents to let them get a fluffy puppy or kitten as their first pet, only to land a slightly lower maintenance companion like ...

Betta fish are known for their beautiful fins and are a common household pet, but they make terrible gifts for someone who is unprepared to care for them. There are plenty of fishbowls and tiny tanks ...

The Intelligence of Bettas The predictability of the Betta Fish’s behavior sets up an excellent experimental baseline from ...

Which betta fish tank is best? Betta fish are a popular pet. Thanks to their bold, bright colors, feisty personalities and low cost, people all over the world are familiar with these small, unique ...

Just like humans, Betta fish sleep at night. "When sleeping, they become still, with their eyes open because of their absence of eyelids. Betta fish may lose their color while sleeping (it's their ...

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 ...