Fish facing reflections become feisty but fearful
Monday, May 17, 2010 - 14:30
in Biology & Nature
Fish faced with their reflection in a mirror get aggressive, but also show an unexpected element of fear, which they don't show when fighting a real foe. The discovery raises the possibility that other lower invertebrates such as frogs, lizards and birds may also be able detect nuances more subtle than they've been given credit for.