Rhesus monkeys can learn to see themselves in the mirror
Beijing (UPI) Jan 8, 2015 - For humans and apes, vanity comes naturally - homo sapiens and their hairier ancestors both automatically recognize themselves in the mirror. The same can't be said for monkeys. But new research suggests rhesus monkeys can be taught mirror recognition. Scientists say their discovery is likely to help them further understand the neural origins of self-awareness. "Our findings sug ... more
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