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Gorillas Show Self-Awareness Similar to Chimpanzees, Study Finds

3/18/2025

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Groundbreaking research from Utrecht University reveals that gorillas may share a level of self-awareness with chimpanzees, despite struggling with mirror tests. A novel body awareness assessment demonstrated that both species can identify themselves as obstacles, challenging conventional beliefs and suggesting self-awareness exists on a spectrum, urging further exploration across different species.

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Groundbreaking research from Utrecht University reveals that gorillas may share a level of self-awareness with chimpanzees, despite struggling with mirror tests. A novel body awareness assessment demonstrated that both species can identify themselves as obstacles, challenging conventional beliefs and suggesting self-awareness exists on a spectrum, urging further exploration across different species.