Kissing Gourami

Kissing Gouramis seem like such sweet loving fish, don't they? Always kissing each other so passionately. Guess what, they aren't smooching for fun, they are actually fighting.

Lacking opposable thumbs to hold a sword to defend their territory, Kissing Gouramis battle with their mouths instead. The one with the most powerful lips wins out. Gives a whole new meaning to the saying "kiss and make up", doesn't it?

Photo © Shirlie L Sharpe