tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post1595949610114502000..comments2023-10-19T23:31:13.746-07:00Comments on Field Notes from an Evolutionary Psychologist: Magpies recognize themselves in a mirrorField Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-48174968966434566892008-09-06T11:35:00.000-07:002008-09-06T11:35:00.000-07:00Cool find!Cool find!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03538444339633484256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-16601535364761165292008-08-25T18:26:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:26:00.000-07:00Nope - just apes, dolphins, elephants, these magpi...Nope - just apes, dolphins, elephants, these magpies and some monkeys, depending. I tested our spaniel before he got used to mirrors and he flunked miserably. <BR/><BR/>I haven't done it with the newfies because they have both already been exposed to mirrors. I think that mucks up the results. <BR/><BR/>Another thing is that dogs don't seem to mind too much having stuff stuck in their hair — the exact opposite sometimes — they roll in the grossest of stuff deliberately. <BR/><BR/>I have often wondered to what extent these tests measure motivation to groom. A mirror test that doesn't rely on the individual being motivated to groom in order to pass it would make it a more valid test of self-recognition.<BR/><BR/>If I had thought of one, I think I may have considered writing my dissertation on that instead!Field Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-71340587064631116912008-08-25T18:01:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:01:00.000-07:00Cool. Do dogs pass the mark test?Cool. Do dogs pass the mark test?PGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160883537054763513noreply@blogger.com