Article 6VCRN Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds

Wild fish can tell humans apart when they dress differently, study finds

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Nicola Davis Science correspondent
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Researchers say study, which involved training bream to follow a specific diver for treats, could change the way we treat fish

Wild 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.

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