Dolphins are reported to recognize themselves in mirrors

388823 05: A bottlenose dolphin is reflected in a mirror May 4, 2001 at the Dolphins Plus marine mammal research and education center in Key Largo, Florida. Two new, unrelated studies are reporting that dolphins are able to recognize themselves in mirrors which may be a sign of self-awareness and of spontaneously grasping the thoughts of other individuals, in this case, humans. Both sets of researchers say their studies lend support to the view that dolphins can develop some notion of themselves and others as distinct individuals, abilities often associated only with humans and great apes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Newsmakers)