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Chimpanzees: Self-recognition (1970)

Gallup, G. G.

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.

Published
1970

Animal Type
Chimpanzee, Nonhuman Primate
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Citation
Gallup, G. G. 1970. Chimpanzees: Self-recognition. Science 167, 86-87.

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