Fish
Do fish feel pain?
Verdict: Fact
Research shows fish have nociceptors (pain receptors) and demonstrate behaviors consistent with pain experience, including rubbing affected areas and avoiding painful stimuli. Their brain chemistry also changes in response to painful events.
Sources & Further Reading
- Proceedings of the Royal Society B
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