Beluga Whales Pass the Mirror Test, Joining an Exclusive Circle of Self-Aware Species
New research analyzing long-term video data suggests beluga whales possess mirror self-recognition, a rare cognitive marker of self-awareness.
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Beluga Whales Join the Exclusive Club of Self-Aware Species
New research analyzing archival footage reveals beluga whales can pass the mirror self-recognition test, placing them in a rare group of self-aware animals.
Beluga Whales Join the Exclusive ‘Mirror Test’ Club, Challenging Our Understanding of Cetacean Consciousness
New analysis of beluga whale behavior suggests the species possesses mirror self-recognition, placing them in a small group of self-aware animals.