@hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris. Ils sont capables d'empathie, de coopération, de raisonnement abstrait, et de se reconnaître dans un miroir, tout comme nous. Imaginez cette torture! https://t.co/er0juVqXBl
Self-recognition in an Asian elephant.
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Discussions frequently highlight the significance of the study in demonstrating elephant self-awareness, with references to the mirror test and its stages, using words like 'proof' and 'indications' to emphasize importance. The tone varies from scientific curiosity to admiration, reflecting both an interest in methodology and the broader implications for animal intelligence, which emphasizes a recognition of the study's potential impact in rethinking animal cognition and emotional capacity.
Most discussions agree that the research indicates elephants possess self-awareness, with some referencing the classic mirror self-recognition test and its significance, reflecting a general consensus on the findings.
Posts show high curiosity and enthusiasm, with many mentioning the cognitive abilities of elephants, the methodology (like the mirror test), and the broader implications for animal intelligence.
Several comments delve into methodological details, such as the use of the mark test, and relate the findings to broader topics like empathy and social behavior, demonstrating deep involvement.
The discussions suggest the research has meaningful implications for understanding animal cognition and challenging traditional views, though some posts focus on general interest rather than transformative influence.
Abstract in brief
- The study investigates self-recognition in three Asian elephants by exposing them to a mirror and observing their behaviors, including marking tests to see if they recognize themselves.
- The elephants displayed behaviors that match the four typical stages of mirror self-recognition seen in humans, apes, and dolphins, such as social responses, physical inspection, mirror testing, and self-awareness.
- The findings suggest that complex self-awareness has evolved independently in different highly social species like elephants, dolphins, and primates, likely as a result of their social and cooperative lifestyles.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyThis is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themselves in the morro Self-recognition in an Asian elephant | PNAS https://t.co/mEL2BZCiIU
Achei que vocês gostariam de ver este elefantinho no útero. É deste vídeo aqui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8
@hockey72518 @GlobalElephants If you’re interested in the source of this fact, here’s a study on mirror self-recognition in Asian elephants published in 2006, which featured @NonhumanRights’ client Happy, who is currently living without a companion at the Bronx Zoo (#FreeHappy). https://t.co/gTinICLec8
@BasedSierra117 @still_boneless https://t.co/0yPRxVGSLG You’re fired
@ntrlycompetent This paper showing that elephants recognize themselves in a mirror is a basic intro to designing a controlled and replicated study. No learning of fancy techniques or jargon required. https://t.co/bRo5yqlUwl
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RT @Kyukimasa: 動物の鏡自己認識(マークテスト)、イルカは腹 https://t.co/FEwKgXCKRE カササギはアゴhttps://t.co/eTQDt1w8u3 https://t.co/jvopWXIRJR ゾウは額 (顔にいたずら描きされると気になっ…
RT @Kyukimasa: 動物の鏡自己認識(マークテスト)、イルカは腹 https://t.co/FEwKgXCKRE カササギはアゴhttps://t.co/eTQDt1w8u3 https://t.co/jvopWXIRJR ゾウは額 (顔にいたずら描きされると気になっ…
@Vuyo__ @Zeus_Kyurem @Vhoyde I did not say that. I said they had indications of self-awareness. And you'll also remember that I provided a source for that claim. ("Self-recognition in an Asian elephant" 2006)
@Vuyo__ @Zeus_Kyurem @Vhoyde ...switching" 2001). As well as mirror self-recognition and indications of self-awareness and cognition ("Self-recognition in an Asian elephant" 2006). None of that is possible to be inborn pattern of behaviour, because we know that age is an important factor for each of those.
@BasedSierra117 @still_boneless https://t.co/0yPRxVGSLG You’re fired
@fikretcetinorg Bu fillerle ilgili https://t.co/znrksecaVf Şempanzeler göremedikleri yerlere bakar: ağız içi, dil, diş, burun içi, gözün alt kısmı. Dişiler ayrıca kalçalarına da bakar. Amatör bir kayıt ama yapılmış akademik çalışmalar da var. https://t.co/QGe0Zfvi8b Yunus çalışmaları da var.
@ntrlycompetent This paper showing that elephants recognize themselves in a mirror is a basic intro to designing a controlled and replicated study. No learning of fancy techniques or jargon required. https://t.co/bRo5yqlUwl
In the Mirror Self-Recognition (MSR) test, animals typically pass through four stages: (i) social responses directed at the mirror, (ii) physical mirror inspection, (iii) repetitive mirror-inspection & finally (iv) self-recognition [Read more: https://t.co/jwZRaeLUWz]
A great edutainment video about Elephants from ZeFrank. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8)
Achei que vocês gostariam de ver este elefantinho no útero. É deste vídeo aqui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvOr1-P6XR8
RT @TanguiLeDantec: @hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris.…
RT @TanguiLeDantec: @hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris.…
RT @TanguiLeDantec: @hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris.…
RT @TanguiLeDantec: @hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris.…
@hugoclement Les éléphants sont les animaux terrestres avec le plus volumineux de tous les cerveaux, cortex y compris. Ils sont capables d'empathie, de coopération, de raisonnement abstrait, et de se reconnaître dans un miroir, tout comme nous. Imaginez cette torture! https://t.co/er0juVqXBl
RT @Kyukimasa: 動物の鏡自己認識(マークテスト)、イルカは腹 https://t.co/FEwKgXCKRE カササギはアゴhttps://t.co/eTQDt1w8u3 https://t.co/jvopWXIRJR ゾウは額 (顔にいたずら描きされると気になっ…
One of my Big 3 research studies focuses on self recognition in elephants, which could be related to their empathy and other complex social behavior. Read more here. #39canimals https://t.co/TdSmNZpqtU https://t.co/OqoIoJOH8n
Self-recognition in an Asian elephant | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences https://t.co/07hi0CKd3a #39canimals This research article is about conducting the "mark test" in front of the mirror. It suggests that elephants tend to have "mirror self-recognition" (MSR).
Elephants Have a Concept of Self, Study Suggests https://t.co/M0tjqd0rwk #39canimals The mirror test and elephants. This link is related to the research article "Self-recognition in an Asian elephant."
@SCanington @bthewren @kristinlkrueger Yes, the mark test is the classic & should include a sham to control for animals feeling the mark application. (But any response that shows contingency understanding works, eg picking their teeth.) It’s been used in many species; see this by @CCCAnimals https://t.co/YkQOiCU193 https://t.co/Rn7PZ4nI51
RT @Kyukimasa: 動物の鏡自己認識(マークテスト)、イルカは腹 https://t.co/FEwKgXCKRE カササギはアゴhttps://t.co/eTQDt1w8u3 https://t.co/jvopWXIRJR ゾウは額 (顔にいたずら描きされると気になっ…
@Himanshu_nitrr https://t.co/xba79LQZm1
My first BIG 3 study is about self-recognition in an Asian elephant. Elephants are one of the few animals that have passed the MSR test. #39canimals https://t.co/xRcvaLcP9z
RT @sunnyliusunny39: This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themsel…
RT @sunnyliusunny39: This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themsel…
RT @sunnyliusunny39: This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themsel…
RT @sunnyliusunny39: This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themsel…
RT @sunnyliusunny39: This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themsel…
This is one of my “big 3”. This study proved that elephants have high cognitive skills that they can recognize themselves in the morro Self-recognition in an Asian elephant | PNAS https://t.co/mEL2BZCiIU
@hockey72518 @GlobalElephants If you’re interested in the source of this fact, here’s a study on mirror self-recognition in Asian elephants published in 2006, which featured @NonhumanRights’ client Happy, who is currently living without a companion at the Bronx Zoo (#FreeHappy). https://t.co/gTinICLec8
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