Manta rays can recognise themselves in a mirror

The Mirror Test -- a behavioural test that attempts to work out whether non-human animals possess self-recognition -- has been passed by very few animals. Only seven species have passed muster -- apes, elephants, dolphins, orcas, magpies, ants and macaques have all managed to pass the test. Now, new research from the University of South Florida at Tampa have added a new species to the list -- manta rays. By: Emily Reynolds, Continue reading...