Chimpanzees: Self-Recognition
@article{Gallup1970ChimpanzeesS,
title={Chimpanzees: Self-Recognition},
author={Gordon G. Jr. Gallup},
journal={Science},
year={1970},
volume={167},
pages={86 - 87}
}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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SuLpportedI in part by NIH grant RR 00164 t(o the Delta Regional P'rimate Research Centcr
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SuLpportedI in part by NIH grant RR 00164 t(o the Delta Regional P'rimate Research Centcr. I thank M. K. McCltire for help in data collection