This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Dogs don't use mirrors to refer back to ...

In this video, a Bernedoodle catches sight of himself in a bedroom mirror and is none too happy with the invasion of the strange dog. As he barks, growls, and otherwise appears to have an argument ...

If you have a dog, you’ve probably wondered whether or not they can tell how you’re feeling. Yes, they lick your tears when you cry, but tears are salty, so it’s the salinity — not the emotions — that ...

A dog's perfect reaction to only seeing himself in the mirror has delighted viewers as it is so full of confidence. Owner Mariah Krause told Newsweek on Reddit that her dog Bear often comes with her ...

Concerning dogs and mirrors, in an essay by researchers Megumi Fuzuzawa and Ayano Hasha called “ Can we estimate dogs’ recognition of objects in mirrors from their behavior and response time? ” the ...

Marco Adda is an independent scholar, anthrozoologist, and expert on the behavior of dogs, focusing on free-ranging ones living in Bali. He also is an eclectic scholar and his recent essay, ...

Mirrors are the bane of every puppy parent's existence for at least a few months after they get home. They have no idea what a mirror is or how to handle the fact that, when they walk by, there's a ...

When some dogs see their reflection in the mirror, they are delighted at the prospect of a new best friend on the other side. However, one horrified pup couldn't bear the thought of the intruder he ...

When a cat walks past a mirror it often looks calm and proud. Some cats will even stop for a second and admire their own reflection. It almost feels like they believe the mirror is part of their world ...