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Koi fish don’t have emotions in the way humans do, but they do exhibit behaviors that suggest basic emotional responses.
What they likely do experience:
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Stress and fear – Koi can become visibly distressed by poor water quality, sudden movements, or predators. They may hide, stop eating, or swim erratically.
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Comfort and calm – In stable, clean environments, koi are more relaxed. They swim gracefully, feed normally, and may even approach familiar humans.
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Social interaction – Koi are social animals. They often swim in groups and seem to form loose bonds with other koi.
What they likely don’t experience:
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Complex emotions like jealousy, guilt, or love in the human sense. Their brains are much simpler, and they lack structures (like a neocortex) that are tied to these higher-order emotions.
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