Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fishWild fish can tell people apart – at least when they are wearing different-coloured outfits – researchers have found in a study they say could shift our relationship with the creatures.It is known that certain domestic animals – or those that live close to humans – can tell one person from another, a skill researchers say could be tied to particular humans being more inclined to share resources with them or, conversely, pose a danger. However, such discrimination is less well known in wild animals. Continue reading...
A study conducted by researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behaviour revealed that wild seabream can recognize humans based on their clothing. The experiment involved training fish to follow a diver who provided food, then introducing another diver with differently colored gear. The fish consistently followed the original trainer, indicating their ability to distinguish between humans using visual cues. This finding suggests that wild fish possess cognitive abilities that challenge previous assumptions, potentially influencing how humans interact with and treat fish.
