Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can You Reveal An Animal's Inner World At All?


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Dec 18 2020 12 mins   3.1k 1 0
The mirror self-recognition test has been around for decades. Only a few species have what it takes to recognize themselves, while others learn to use mirrors as tools. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks us through mirror self-recognition and why Maddie's dog is staring at her. For more science reporting and stories, follow Nell on twitter @nell_sci_NPR. And, as always, email us at [email protected].