The answer will surprise you.
Before explaining what cats see when they look in the mirror, it’s worth remembering that humans and animals perceive the world differently.
While humans primarily rely on their sense of sight among all their available senses, cats’ dominant senses are hearing and smell.
So when a cat stares attentively at its reflection in the mirror, it doesn’t realize that it’s seeing itself.
To the cat, the mirror is an extension of space, and its own reflection appears as another cat.
Moreover, the unfamiliar furry (or non-furry) stranger in the mirror doesn’t emit any scent or make any sounds, which gradually diminishes the interest of your feline companion.
However, for some particularly curious pets, the mirror can be an engaging toy, and they may scratch the reflecting surface, meow persistently, or spend a lot of time observing the reflection.
Nevertheless, sooner or later, they also grow tired of the one-sided interaction with their non-talkative friend.
The conclusion is simple: while cats see themselves in the mirror, they don’t realize that the reflection is them.
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