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Elephants Can Recognize Themselves in Mirrors

Asian elephants have passed the mirror self-recognition test, showing they understand that the reflection belongs to them. This ability is considered a sign of advanced self-awareness shared by only a few species.

๐Ÿ’ก Fun detail: One elephant named Happy repeatedly touched a painted mark on her own head after seeing it in the mirror.

Source: National Geographic

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