A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror
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A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror
Description
May 31, 2026
Researchers at the New York Aquarium in New York City have set up a two-way mirror to deepen their understanding of beluga whales. They've observed ‘Natasha’ and her daughter ‘Maris’ displaying previously unobserved behaviours that appear to show self-awareness, such as studying their marshmallow-like faces and inspecting their teeth. Scientists say the ability to recognize one’s self is a unique trait in nature, typically found in species that are intelligent, social and empathetic, such as humans. Global’s Touria Izri has more.
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A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror01:53 | May 31, 2026 -
French police warn rural drivers to be wary of ‘drunk’ deer00:59 | May 14, 2026 -
Yuji the baby monkey and his stuffy capture hearts and social media attention02:10 | April 19, 2026 -
Whale stranded near Germany, private team working to rescue 12-tonne mammal01:40 | April 18, 2026 -
Wolf that escaped South Korean zoo spotted with thermal imaging, still on the loose01:33 | April 10, 2026 -
Edmonton Valley Zoo partnership teaches seals to use touchscreens02:13 | April 1, 2026 -
Bobcat leaps at man in Cape Breton, catching him by surprise01:08 | March 14, 2026 -
How do horses whinny?01:52 | February 25, 2026 -
Abandoned monkey befriends stuffed orangutan as clan wary02:30 | February 20, 2026 -
Dingoes found circling B.C. teen to be culled, Australia says00:31 | January 26, 2026 -
Grin and bear it: Nikon’s Comedy Wildlife Photo Award winners revealed00:36 | December 11, 2025 -
‘Save the whales’: Ford ‘disappointed’ feds won’t send Marineland belugas to China02:44 | October 1, 2025 -
Bear with plastic lid stuck around its neck freed after 2 years02:17 | June 19, 2025 -
Pigeons wreak havoc on Delta Airlines flight before takeoff00:35 | May 28, 2025 -
New Brunswick animal sanctuary fundraising for prosthetics for a pair of sheep02:01 | May 4, 2025 -
Tensions resurface in Maritime elver fishery02:22 | April 19, 2025 -
Caught on camera: Kayaker saves two dogs from icy Massachusetts river02:00 | March 9, 2025 -
Conservationists ‘disappointed’ by Trump executive order bringing back plastic straws02:19 | February 11, 2025 -
Injured golden eagle makes rare visit in P.E.I.01:49 | January 18, 2025 -
Celebrating your pets on another TMS Furry Friday!01:39 | January 17, 2025 -
Polar bear poop sheds light on protected species01:36 | November 29, 2024 -
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‘Virgin birth’: Snake believed to be male welcomes 14 babies despite no contact with other snakes01:26 | June 26, 2024 -
Unique rural Manitoba ranch provides safe haven for exotic animals in need02:22 | June 14, 2024 -
California firefighters rescue puppy stuck inside wall00:59 | May 14, 2024 -
Brown bear devours ducklings at zoo, shocks kid’s birthday party01:21 | April 29, 2024 -
Over 100 beached whales rescued in western Australia after mass stranding02:16 | April 25, 2024 -
Dogs can smell human trauma, Canadian study finds01:56 | April 23, 2024 -
Ontario mother speaks out after daughter’s dog stolen from fenced backyard02:44 | April 16, 2024 -
World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 67th birthday at Berlin zoo00:44 | April 13, 2024
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A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror01:53 | May 31, 2026
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French police warn rural drivers to be wary of ‘drunk’ deer00:59 | May 14, 2026
-
Yuji the baby monkey and his stuffy capture hearts and social media attention02:10 | April 19, 2026
-
Whale stranded near Germany, private team working to rescue 12-tonne mammal01:40 | April 18, 2026
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Wolf that escaped South Korean zoo spotted with thermal imaging, still on the loose01:33 | April 10, 2026
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Edmonton Valley Zoo partnership teaches seals to use touchscreens02:13 | April 1, 2026
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Bobcat leaps at man in Cape Breton, catching him by surprise01:08 | March 14, 2026
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How do horses whinny?01:52 | February 25, 2026
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Can AI translate what pigs are oinking about?01:45 | October 25, 2024
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‘Virgin birth’: Snake believed to be male welcomes 14 babies despite no contact with other snakes01:26 | June 26, 2024
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Over 100 beached whales rescued in western Australia after mass stranding02:16 | April 25, 2024
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Dogs can smell human trauma, Canadian study finds01:56 | April 23, 2024
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Ontario mother speaks out after daughter’s dog stolen from fenced backyard02:44 | April 16, 2024
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World’s oldest gorilla celebrates 67th birthday at Berlin zoo00:44 | April 13, 2024
A window into self-awareness: Beluga whales display fascinating behaviour in front of mirror
Description
May 31, 2026
Researchers at the New York Aquarium in New York City have set up a two-way mirror to deepen their understanding of beluga whales. They've observed ‘Natasha’ and her daughter ‘Maris’ displaying previously unobserved behaviours that appear to show self-awareness, such as studying their marshmallow-like faces and inspecting their teeth. Scientists say the ability to recognize one’s self is a unique trait in nature, typically found in species that are intelligent, social and empathetic, such as humans. Global’s Touria Izri has more.
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