Could a bird or fish live on the International Space Station?

The International Space Station is the largest structure that humans have ever launched into space. Hundreds of people have visited the space station over the past 25 years, but what about 

? Could birds or fish live there? We asked astronomy professor Chris Impey to help us find the answer.

The International Space Station is the largest structure that humans have ever launched into space. Hundreds of people have visited the space station over the past 25 years, but what about animals? Could birds or fish live there? We asked astronomy professor Chris Impey to help us find the answer.
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What would happen to a bird and a fish on the International Space Station?

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