Why can’t fish breathe on land?
How far can a hamster run on his wheel each night? Why do rabbit cages stink? Azula answers all of your burning pet questions. Do you have any information on the Betta fish? My class got one last week. —Leslie V. Absolutely, Leslie—I’m swimming in fish facts! Bettas are awesome, as long as you take good care of them. (They need a two-gallon or bigger bowl, just to get started!) Here are my five favorite things about Betta fish: 1. Betta fish don’t just breathe through their gills—they have something called a “labyrinth organ,” which allows them to breathe fresh air! 2. Betta fish are also called “Siamese fighting fish”—and that’s for a reason. If your fish is male, no tank-mates for him, please! (Females can be kept together, but only if their tank includes hiding places for the nicer ones.) 3. In fact, Betta fish can be so aggressive that they’ll attack a mirror if they see themselves in it! 4. Betta fish are stay-at-home dads! After a female Betta fish lays her eggs, the male Betta f
