mirror test
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Mice Pass the ‘Mirror Test,’ Suggesting They Recognise Themselves
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? In all likelihood, you see a complex shape that you immediately recognize as yourself. Now, a team of researchers has found that mice appear capable of doing the same thing. That’s right: Mice may now join the small cadre of mammals that pass the so-called…
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Why Scientists Think This Silly Australian Bird Can’t Stop Looking At Its Reflection
We all like to admire ourselves in the mirror from time to time, but there’s a bird in Australia that seems to have developed a rather unhealthy fixation, gazing upon its reflection for hours on end while seemingly oblivious to its surroundings. It’s pretty funny, but should we be worried about this fine feathered fellow?