For hundreds of years, the Vatican has classed capybaras as fish, a decision that has fascinated many people. Despite their appearance, these giant, hairy creatures are not fish, but rather rodents belonging to the cavy family. So, how did capybaras get classified as fish, and what is the reason behind it? The answer lies in the history of Lent, a period commemorating when … [Read more...] about For Hundreds Of Years The Vatican Has Classed Capybara As A Fish
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Fish Feel Pain Very Similarly To How We Do
People who fish for fun often like to tell concerned animal welfare advocates that in fact, fish can’t feel pain or have no nerves in their mouths. However, in a new review published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, Lynne Sneddon of Liverpool University dispels this myth, pointing out that our oceans' scaly inhabitants feel pain similarly to … [Read more...] about Fish Feel Pain Very Similarly To How We Do
This Fish Hides in the Sand and Stargazes, Ignoring the Fact That It Shocks Like an Eel
These fish have eyes on top of their heads and have a curious appearance. They are called Stargazer for this reason. The stargazer has large, upward-facing mouth in addition to top-mounted eyes on large head. Brilliant adaptations for an ambush predator include the protruding eyes and grimacing mouth. And when they are all that you can see of the fish, they have a very … [Read more...] about This Fish Hides in the Sand and Stargazes, Ignoring the Fact That It Shocks Like an Eel
This Incredible Koi Fish Lived For 226 Years
Hanako was a scarlet koi fish that lived from c. 1751 to 7 July 1977. In that remarkable span, Hanako—which means “flower girl/maid” in Japanese—was owned by several individuals, the last of which being Dr. Komei Koshihara. Her age was determined by examining her scales. According to The Guardian: The age of a fish is calculated in much the same way as one … [Read more...] about This Incredible Koi Fish Lived For 226 Years
Watch This Fish That Looks Alien Flaunts Its See-Through Head in Amazing Video
Life can be quite bizarre deep in the ocean. The barreleye fish, though, may be the most bizarre life form we've found among all the otherworldly-looking creatures down there. These truly bizarre creatures, which are found at depths where most light cannot penetrate, have heads that are see-through, allowing their eyes to effectively peer out the sunroof as they move through … [Read more...] about Watch This Fish That Looks Alien Flaunts Its See-Through Head in Amazing Video