Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds
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Recent research has shown that wild fish possess the ability to distinguish between different people based on their colored clothing. This finding, which contrasts with existing knowledge about animal recognition, suggests that certain species have adapted their recognition mechanisms to identify humans. In the Mediterranean study, researchers trained wild seabream to follow a diver, noting that when another diver dressed differently appeared, the fish were able to preferentially follow their trainer. This behavior strengthens the view of fish having advanced cognitive skills related to their social interactions with humans.
The study demonstrates that wild fish can distinguish between humans based on their clothing colors, showcasing an unexpected level of recognition in non-domesticated animals.
Researchers found that wild fish can tell two people apart by their attire, linking this ability to resource sharing habits or potential threats they pose.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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