How snakes use their sense of smell to distinguish identity
Researchers have discovered that snakes, specifically garter snakes, can recognize themselves through scent, challenging previous notions about reptile cognition. Using a modified version of the mirror test, where snakes were presented with their own scent and that of others, the study revealed that garter snakes displayed self-recognition by showing interest in their own altered scent.
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