Life in a fishbowl: Space and environmental enrichment affect behaviour of Betta splendens

The public has expressed growing concern for the well-being of fishes, including popular pet species such as the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens). In captivity, male Bettas behave aggressively, often causing injuries and death if housed together. As a result, they are typically isolated in sm...

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Main Authors: Ronald G Oldfield, Emily K Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Animal Welfare
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0962728624000010/type/journal_article