Published Aug 13, 2021
Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can Animals Recognize Their Reflection At All?
Delve into the captivating world of animal cognition as NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce examines how various species perceive their own reflections and the insights gained from the mirror self-recognition test, sparking debates on self-awareness across the animal kingdom.
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