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Psychology
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 hours ago

These fish can tell when you're staring

Fish can perceive when they or their offspring are being watched and respond with increased aggression, demonstrating attention attribution abilities previously documented mainly in primates, birds, and domestic animals.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

These fish may feel pleasure while being groomed by other fish

Many fish experience emotional-like states, can feel pleasure, actively seek rewarding experiences, and display complex cooperative behaviors.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

Fish Are Smarter Than You Think

Researchers created a cognitive testing apparatus applicable across diverse fish species, allowing examination of cognition in their natural habitats, revealing more about their cognitive abilities.
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