Do Dogs and Cats Recognise Themselves in the Mirror?
Können sich Hunde und Katzen im Spiegel erkennen?
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Dogs and cats are curious creatures, often fascinated by reflective surfaces like mirrors. However, what they perceive is not what we imagine.
They do not recognize themselves. Science has shown that these animals do not possess visual self-awareness, i.e., they are not capable of recognizing their own reflection. When a puppy stands in front of a mirror, it may react as if it sees another animal, with which it wants to play or confront. More about this can be found in the following video.
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