Date of Award
Winter 1-5-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Diana Reiss
Second Advisor
Sonia Ragir
Academic Program Adviser
Diana Reiss
Abstract
Four beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) were tested for mirror self-recognition at the New York Aquarium. The whales were exposed to a mirror and a non-reflective plexiglass control. Two whales, Natasha and Maris, demonstrated self-directed behavior and Natasha passed one mark-test. Two whales demonstrated compelling evidence for MSR.
Recommended Citation
Mildener, Alexander, "Evidence of mirror self-recognition in beluga whales" (2023). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/988