I’m pretty sure grown cats recognize their reflections, only kittens mistake them for other cats, it’s adorable seeing a kitten try to look around the mirror to see the other kitten behind it.
Only humans apes and one species of small fish possess a sense of self and recognize themselves in a mirror. Other animals fear, fight or ignore their reflection.
rekam Premium Member over 4 years ago
Ah, the discovery of a mirror by kittens!
jagedlo over 4 years ago
Don’t put yourself down, little one!
Thechildinme over 4 years ago
Or mirrored surfaces (wheel covers, patio doors), especially by male robins and cardinals
shamino over 4 years ago
My cat’s completely ignore mirrors. They don’t react to their image – they seem to act no different than they would to a blank wall.
I assume it’s because the mirror image has no scent, but it still seems weird to me.
yangeldf over 4 years ago
I’m pretty sure grown cats recognize their reflections, only kittens mistake them for other cats, it’s adorable seeing a kitten try to look around the mirror to see the other kitten behind it.
PatsyL.Paul over 4 years ago
Only humans apes and one species of small fish possess a sense of self and recognize themselves in a mirror. Other animals fear, fight or ignore their reflection.
DKHenderson 9 days ago
How would Peekaboo react if she jumped up next to her friend and found two other kittens instead of one?