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Did you know that not all fish are cold-blooded?
The opah, or moonfish, is the only known warm-blooded fish on Earth. Recent studies shown that the opah circulates heated blood throughout its body, giving it a competitive advantage in the cold ocean depths. (Source: NOAA)
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