Koi (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) Seek Out Tactile Interaction with Humans: General Patterns and Individual Differences

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This study investigated human-fish interactions with seven adult koi at a community garden/aquaponics learning-center from July to October 2019. Video data showed that koi spent more time than expected within reach of the researcher, both before and after feeding. The research also found substantial individual differences in the koi's propensity for physical interaction.