Most animals can't grasp the concept of themselves in relation to the rest of the world? Its been shown that even some chimps don't understand the concept of their own reflection, and they attack it.
Explain this?
This cat obviously sees its reflection, and appears to be understanding the connection of it's own movements to what it sees in the mirror. Its experimenting in the mirror.
I'd like to discuss this, and if anyone knows any examples such as images, videos, studies done about this, please share them. I'd like to know more about animals and the sense of self. I'll start off with a few questions of my own I guess, to get things moving.
What exactly does a sense of self mean? Is it necessarily connected to higher intelligence, or could a creature be intelligent without it? What kinds of animals do you think are best suited o this trait?(excluding humans of course)