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Highlights: #205 – Sébastien Moro on the most insane things fish can do
Nov 12, 2024
Sébastien Moro, a science writer and video blogger focused on animal cognition, reveals the astonishing intelligence of fish. He discusses the problem-solving skills of Atlantic cod and the mirror test success of cleaner wrasses, indicating self-awareness. Moro shares how archerfish excel in accuracy and gobies exhibit remarkable memory. He highlights the cooperative hunting strategies of groupers and moray eels and dives into the social dynamics of guppies, ultimately challenging our understanding of fish consciousness and emotional complexity.
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- Atlantic cod exhibit advanced problem-solving skills, demonstrating potential tool use and complex planning beyond initial cognitive expectations.
- The mirror test results highlight fish self-recognition abilities, challenging previous beliefs about cognitive complexity and self-awareness in non-mammalian species.
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Innovative Problem-Solving in Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod have demonstrated remarkable problem-solving abilities through a study involving self-feeding devices. Researchers utilized colored beads attached to the fish to track their actions, revealing that one fish became adept at getting trapped in the device only to intentionally escape, showcasing an understanding of its own limitations. This fish learned to utilize its hindrance to gain advantages, orchestrating its movements to successfully retrieve food while managing the constraints of the device. Ultimately, this behavior reflected a higher level of cognitive function, indicating the potential for tool use and planning in fish beyond initial expectations.
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