Chimpanzees: self-recognition.

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MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Gallop, G G

Year of Publication: 1970

Journal: Science

Volume: 167

Issue: 3914

Pagination: 86-7

Date Published: 1970 Jan 2

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 0036-8075

Keywords: Animals, Behavior, Animal, Body Image, Coloring Agents, Haplorhini, Hominidae, Self Concept

Abstract:

After prolonged exposure to their reflected images in mirrors, chimpanzees marked with red dye showed evidence of being able to recognize their own reflections. Monkeys did not appear to have this capacity.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4982211?dopt=Abstract

Alternate Journal: Science

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