Betta splendens, also known as Siamese Fighting Fish were selectively bred for fighting. The strongest and most determined fish were selected for battle and people would even bet on them. Through many years of selective breeding and domestication, they became the aggressive fish we keep as pets today.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - History of Betta splendens
0:31 - Betta fish fighting sport
1:18 - Isolation makes bettas more aggressive
2:20 - Do NOT FIGHT Betta fish

References:
Book - Labyrinth Fish World: [ Ссылка ]
Study - Timing of isolation from an enriched environment determines the level of aggressive behavior: [ Ссылка ]
Study - A Non-social and Isolate Rearing Condition Induces an Irreversible Shift toward Continued Fights in the Male Fighting Fish: [ Ссылка ]
Study: Genomic consequences of domestication of the Siamese fighting fish: [ Ссылка ]
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