Do Baboons See Themselves? A Study Explores Self-Awareness in the Wild

Why Wild Baboons Fail the Mirror Test

For decades, researchers have been fascinated by the concept of self-awareness in animals. The mirror test, in which an individual recognizes their own reflection, is one of the most iconic tools used to explore this trait. While species like chimpanzees and elephants have passed the test, the question remains: do other primates, like baboons, share thi…