Sunday, October 03, 2004


Fast-learning fish

"In experiments, Dr Burt de Perera found that the fish did more than merely avoid bumping into objects in their tank. They built a detailed map of their surroundings, memorising the obstacles in them within a few hours. Once stored in their brains, the fish used their 'mental map' to spot changes in the obstacles around them - a feat that defeats hamsters." Posted by Hello