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Mirror self-recognition in the bottlenose dolphin and in the Asian elephant| old_uid | 5988 |
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| title | Mirror self-recognition in the bottlenose dolphin and in the Asian elephant |
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| start_date | 2009/01/15 |
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| schedule | 16h-17h30 |
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| online | no |
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| location_info | salle 1020 |
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| summary | Mirror self-recognition, considered an indicator of self-awareness, has long seemed limited to humans and apes. Humans and great apes typically progress through four stages of behavior when facing a mirror: (i) social responses, (ii) physical inspection (e.g., looking behind the mirror), (iii) repetitive mirror-testing behavior, and (iv) realization of seeing themselves. Dolphins and Asian elephants were exposed to reflective surfaces, and both species demonstrated responses consistent with mirror self-recognition. Here, we report striking parallels in the progression of responses to mirrors among apes, dolphins, and elephants. These parallels suggest convergent cognitive evolution most likely related to complex sociality and cooperation. |
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| oncancel | Attion à l’horaire |
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| responsibles | Bressé, Cohen, Kergoat |
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