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Australian Fish That Can Sense Fear


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Australian Fish That Can Sense Fear. According to a study published in the journal science, fish can detect fear in other fish and respond to it, thanks to oxytocin, the same brain chemical that underlies empathy in humans. But it’s generally accepted that many animals have moods, including fish.

Taking stock of Australia's most threatened fishes — Australian Society
Taking stock of Australia's most threatened fishes — Australian Society from www.asfb.org.au

A new study has said that fish can detect fear in other fish, and then become afraid too, suggesting that animals too can have complex emotional lives like humans. According to a study published in the journal science, fish can detect fear in other fish and respond to it, thanks to oxytocin, the same brain chemical that underlies empathy in humans. But it’s generally accepted that many animals have moods, including fish.

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Taking stock of Australia's most threatened fishes — Australian Society

They also know that fear can spread throughout groups. They also know that fear can spread throughout groups. But it’s generally accepted that many animals have moods, including fish. The new study shows that fish can detect fear in other fish, and then become afraid too — and that this.

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