The cleaner wrasse has recently made waves by joining the exclusive club of animals that passed the mirror self-recognition (MSR) test. This humble fish—better known for playing Will Smith in Shark Tale—might actually be self-aware. But what does that really mean? Shannon dives into the world of the cleaner wrasse to uncover why it deserves a spot on the self-awareness list.

Meanwhile, we explore the fascinating world of democracy in nature. How do social animals—from honey bees to African buffalo—cast their votes and reach consensus? Kiri uncovers that animal voting systems can be a lot more orderly and equitable than you might think!

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