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A Beluga Whale Showed a Sign of Intelligence Once Thought Unique to Humans

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More than 20 years ago, four female beluga whales were kept together at the New York Aquarium of the Wildlife Conservation Society.

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A recent study reveals that beluga whales kept in a New York aquarium have demonstrated signs of self-awareness, a skill previously considered exclusive to humans. The research, led by marine mammal specialist Diana Reiss, used the mirror test to assess the self-awareness of these animals. Experiments with belugas in a New York aquarium The beluga whales, scientifically known as Delphinapterus leucas, were kept in an aquarium of the Wildlife Con…

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IFLScience broke the news on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
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