Animals: Elephants recognise themselves in a mirror — a test of…

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Did you know? Elephants recognise themselves in a mirror — a test of self-awareness only 6-7 animal species pass (humans, great apes, dolphins, orcas, magpies, elephants). Elephants also remember friends and enemies for decades; they mourn dead herd-mates and visit their bones.

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Elephants recognise themselves in a mirror — a test of self-awareness only 6-7 animal species pass (humans, great apes, dolphins, orcas, magpies, elephants). Elephants also remember friends and enemies for decades; they mourn dead herd-mates and visit their bones.

Olifanten herkennen zichzelf in een spiegel — een test van zelfbewustzijn die slechts 6-7 diersoorten kunnen passeren (mensen, mensapen, dolfijnen, orka's, eksters, olifanten). Olifanten herinneren ook decennialang vrienden en vijanden; ze rouwen om dode kuddegenoten en bezoeken botten.

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