Mirrors are used as a test of self-awareness in animals. At a low level, they’ll continue to make either “let’s play” or aggressive motions. With a high level, they’ll quickly realize that they’re looking at themselves, and start inspecting parts of their bodies they haven’t been able to see before.
I remember having a dog that barked at himself the first time he saw himself in a mirror. Never paid attention to it again. Another barked the first time she heard a dog on tv, and never again. Fool me once, shame on you, …
Imagine over 3 years ago
At least he has someone who will always agree with him. And then there’s the quack.
walstib Premium Member over 3 years ago
Polly wants a quacker.
Nyckname over 3 years ago
Mirrors are used as a test of self-awareness in animals. At a low level, they’ll continue to make either “let’s play” or aggressive motions. With a high level, they’ll quickly realize that they’re looking at themselves, and start inspecting parts of their bodies they haven’t been able to see before.
Out of the Past over 3 years ago
I remember having a dog that barked at himself the first time he saw himself in a mirror. Never paid attention to it again. Another barked the first time she heard a dog on tv, and never again. Fool me once, shame on you, …
cuzinron47 over 3 years ago
So he’s finally getting along with his mirror bird.
Sisyphos over 3 years ago
Oh, Pilsner! You quack me up!