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Yesterday was World Animal Day 🐾🌎  a global reminder that when we protect animals, we protect the planet. Today, we're taking a peek inside their minds… From the tiniest fish to the largest elephant, animals are quietly proving that they're far more aware than we've ever given them credit for. They recognize themselves in mirrors, make decisions together, plan for the future, and even dream about us at night. These glimpses into their inner worlds remind us that awareness isn't reserved for humans, it's shared across the animal kingdom. And when we pause to notice it, we can't help but feel a little more connected to every living creature around us. The little cleaner wrasse fish has shocked scientists by passing the "mirror test," a classic measure of self-awareness. When shown a mark on their body in a mirror, they try to remove it, proving they know it's them. Even the smallest creatures may understand more than we think.  When a hive grows too large, scout bees search for new nesting sites. They return and perform dances to "campaign" for their favorite location. Other bees investigate, then the hive reaches consensus through a kind of democratic vote. Even bees believe in teamwork. Ravens, close cousins of crows, have shown the ability to plan ahead - something once thought uniquely human. In experiments, they've saved tools for later use and even traded them for food hours afterward. These clever birds are always thinking one step ahead. Elephants pass the self-awareness "mirror test." They'll touch marks on their own bodies after seeing their reflection, proving they understand the concept of "me." This kind of self-recognition is rare and shows just how deep their intelligence runs.  Often underestimated, pigeons can actually recognize hundreds of words and even distinguish between correct and misspelled ones. Not bad for birds who once carried our mail!  Research suggests that dogs not only dream - they likely dream about their favorite humans. The twitching paws and soft woofs you see at night? Chances are, your pup is dreaming of running to you. Well, that just blows my furry little mind! Here I thought I was the only one planning ahead (I've got nuts buried all the way into 2027). Nutasha says if elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, maybe I should try brushing my tail before date night… which, okay, fair point. She also tried teaching me the pigeon word game, but I just kept spelling "acorn" over and over. Anyway, whether you're a bee casting a vote or a pup dreaming of your favorite human, here's to all the ways animals show us they're thinking, feeling, and oh-so-aware. Until next time, Nutasha and I are off to practice "mirror awareness"… which in her case means trying on six different hats made of leaves. The "self aware" squirrel. Wait… Really? You're already looking for the Unsubscribe. button? Well, just know we have a pigeon army, and they WILL find you. But go ahead… Hit that button and see what happens.