Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can Animals Recognize Their Reflection At All?
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Reflections of Self: Animal Mirror Recognition
This chapter delves into the varying abilities of animal species, like chimpanzees, dolphins, and elephants, to recognize themselves in mirrors. It examines the implications of self-recognition through Gallup's mark test, while also presenting opposing views on the depth of self-awareness in these animals.
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