Fact Bomb of the Day FBOTD: Goldfish pets
Many people assume that goldfishes have a three-second memory, but studies have shown they can actually retain memories for months and can even be trained to navigate mazes and recognize their owners.
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- Goldfish can recognize their owners' faces and will often swim to the front of the tank to greet them when they walk into the room.
- Goldfish do not have stomachs, so instead of digesting food in a traditional way, they process nutrients as the food passes directly through their intestinal tract.
- Goldfish are actually a domesticated member of the carp family and can grow up to a foot long if they are kept in a large enough tank or pond instead of a small bowl.
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