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Cardboard Cutouts Help Lonely Sunfish Revive at Japanese Aquarium
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- Lonely sunfish fell ill after Japan aquarium closed for renovations.
- The closure in December 2024 led to sunfish distress, halting eating habits.
- Sunfish rubbed against tank walls, causing health alarms.
- Initial health checks dismissed parasites or digestion problems.
- Staff used cardboard cutouts to comfort the lonely sunfish.
- The sunfish recovered and 'waved its fins' after seeing cutouts.
- Global praise for innovative methods encouraging aquarium visits post-reopening.
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