Reflections of Intelligence: Tiny Cleaner Wrasse Pass Advanced Self-Awareness Tests

New experiments reveal that the cleaner wrasse can recognize its own reflection and perform complex 'contingency testing' to understand its environment. The findings challenge the long-held belief that self-awareness is a trait reserved only for large-brained mammals and certain birds.

Amira Mahmoud

February 23, 2026794 views

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