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Animal People, Inc. posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Passing the mirror test proves self-awareness, but failing the mirror test does not prove a lack of self-awareness
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/10/science/dolphins-self-recognition.html?em_pos=medium&emc=edit_sc_20180116&nl=science-times&nl_art=5&nlid=30337821&ref=headline&te=1Dolphins Show Self-Recognition Earlier Than ChildrenDolphins develop the ability to recognize themselves in a mirror at an earlier age than children, which fits with how fast they develop generally.