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Common two-banded seabream (Diplodus vulgaris)

Fish Can Recognize Individual Humans — But What Does That Imply?

Wild fish told the divers apart by their diving gear when they could gain a food reward for doing so
Now that we better appreciate the clever ways fish find food, we should not lurch into a relentless search for human mental and emotional qualities in them. Read More ›
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Smart Turtle with Glasses: A Hilarious and Adorable Reptile Portrait

Reptilian Renaissance: How Did Reptiles Develop Intelligence?

Scientists used to think reptiles were dumb but then they looked more closely
Maybe if we are looking for general principles underlying the development of intelligence, we would be wise to leave evolution out of it for a bit. Read More ›