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Re: [Phys-l] reflections




Forum for Physics Educators <phys-l@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu> on
Tuesday, May 02, 2006 at 9:53 PM -0500 wrote:
After reading the NY Times article, I recalled reading somewhere (years
ago) that no animal recognizes its reflection in a mirror. This is
certainly true with my two cats! But I am wondering if it's true with
other species (e.g., domesticated birds), and if so, why? An
"intelligence"thing?

I read a story around 2 years ago about dolphins recognizing their
reflections...

Josh Gates
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