For decades, scientists used a mirror experiment to explore whether animals could recognize themselves. In that test, ...

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A tiny fish has shown signs of a remarkable level of intelligence in mirror test experiments, not only recognizing itself in the reflection but also using a piece of food to explore how the mirror ...

Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan have identified a new and unexpected behavior in cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). When shown a mirror, these small reef fish did more than ...

Cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus) thrive in coral reefs around the world. But they’re more than just another pretty face among the brightly colored marine ecosystem. Despite their diminutive ...

A simple change in experimental design led to a surprising discovery: cleaner wrasse not only responded to their reflections faster than ever recorded, but also began testing the mirror using falling ...

Scientists often use the mirror test to assess whether animals recognize their own reflection. Traditionally, researchers first allow animals to become accustomed to a mirror before placing a visible ...