Last modified on July 23rd, 2020 at 8:11 am

Mantas Are The First Fish To Actually Recognize Themselves In A Mirror

Yup, you read that right. The giant manta ray has recently been filmed checking itself out in a mirror, which suggests that the ray may have signs of self awareness.

Only a small number of animals, mostly primates, have passed the mirror test, widely used as a tentative test of self-awareness.

Julie Adams

I have been a nature enthusiast since I was a small girl. My background is in online marketing and website development. It only makes sense to merge my love for nature with my skills in online marketing to help spread awareness, and appreciation for Our Beautiful Planet.