Neon Tetras Wait Their Turn

Researchers studying neon tetras encouraged the fish to enter a narrow opening in their tank. Surprisingly, the fish slowed down, formed a queue, and waited their turn to enter, avoiding a bottleneck. Before now, this unique behavior had only been observed in ants.

The authors of the study say that the neon tetras might have evolved this seemingly polite behavior to help them navigate their rocky river habitats. But biblical creationists know that even the smallest creatures were designed by their Creator to thrive in their individual environments.

This article is from Answers magazine, April–June, 2024, p. 19.