Emperor cichlids, large fish native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa, don’t like being stared at, especially if someone’s gaze is directed at their offspring. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science. In animal societies, gaze can provide information to others without vocal signals. For example, when one individual in a group notices that a predator is watching, the others can pick up on it and become more alert.

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