Ember Grace asks Norman: How Old Are You?

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Say Kids: How old do you think Norman is? Can you guess? Do you think you can tell how old a goldfish is just by looking at it?

Ready to read Norman’s answer?

Scroll down past this fintastic drawing one of our finpals sent . . .

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Turns out you can tell how old a goldfish is by looking at its caudal fin (that’s the proper name for its tail.) A goldfish’s tail grows longer and more pointy as it ages. Find out more about goldfish at wikihow.

Math Problem: If one human year equals five goldfish years (1=5), how old are you in goldfish years?

FINPALS Wanted!

Do you have a question for Norman the Goldfish—about friends, school, pets, family, life in and outside the fishbowl? Send him a letter or email!