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A large group of yellowfin tuna swimming off the coast of Italy. Like all fish, they sleep, but it's not like human sleep. Giordano Cipriani/The Image Bank via Getty Images From the goldfish in your ...

A large group of yellowfin tuna swimming off the coast of Italy. Like all fish, they sleep, but it’s not like human sleep. Giordano Cipriani/The Image Bank via Getty Images Michael Heithaus, Florida ...

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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 ...