Fish often avoid intense stimuli, but scientists and animal welfare groups have long debated whether fish can feel pain. So is there an answer? Animal rights organization PETA claims on its website ...

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 ...

During the course of a season, I am asked perhaps a dozen times the question, "Do fish see colors?" My answer is usually, "They see colors but haven't been taught to identify them by name." The answer ...

In Too Afraid to Ask, we’re answering the food-related questions you may or may not be avoiding. Today: Do fish feel pain? With their blank stares, cold blood, and gaping mouths, it’s easy to assume ...

It’s one of those uncomfortable questions that pops into your mind the minute you see a fish flailing at the end of a line: do they actually feel pain, or is it just a reflex? Anglers and animal ...