Imagine seeing your reflection for the first time! That's exactly what happens in this hilarious viral video of animals ...

While we are the only species to scrutinize our reflections in a mirror every day, we are not the only ones to recognize ourselves in reflective surfaces. These mixed results have led researchers to ...

Animals are amazing creatures with a wide array of traits, but one seemingly common trait is their inability to understand mirrors. Can animals even perceive themselves in mirrors? Check out this ...

Dogs, “yellow snow,” and mirrors From time to time I think about questions about animals' sense of self, because some people still claim that only certain animals possess this capacity and because of ...

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? In all likelihood, you see a complex shape that you immediately recognize as yourself. Now, a team of researchers has found that mice appear capable of ...

A finger-length fish has reignited a long-running debate about self-awareness, cognition and how much we’ve underestimated animal minds.