When1: 1970
When2: 1998
Who: Gordon G. Gallup [Gallup, Gordon G.]
What: psychologist
Where: USA
works\ Chimpanzees: self-recognition [1970]; Animal Self-awareness: A Debate. Can Animals Empathize? Yes [1998]
Detail: Chimpanzees, orangutans, bonobos, and humans over two years old can use their reflections in mirrors to perceive their bodies and direct actions. They can recognize themselves and have sense of self. Gorillas, monkeys, and children under two do not.
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