Why doesn't my cat seem to notice her reflection in a mirror ?

Subject: Why doesn't my cat seem to notice her reflection in a mirror ?

Date: Thu Mar 15 19:32:58 2001
Posted by Tom
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Area of science: Zoology
ID: 984702778.Zo

Message:


     I've wondered why, when I hold my cat up in front of a mirror, she seems 
to ignore her reflection. Do you think she recognizes it as herself and chooses 
to disregard it, or do her eyes/brain not see anything in the mirror. Thanks.

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