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Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall: Can Animals Recognize Their Reflection At All?
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:11:28
Publish Date: 2021-08-13 04:30:00
Description: (Encore episode) 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.

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