The preliminary study of mirror self-recognition (MSR) on Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)


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Azwan H., . and Hanafi R., . and H. A. Hassim, . and Zeid Z. I., . and Hafandi A., . and Jayaseelan K., . and Mohd Hezmee M. N., . and Tengku Rinalfi Putra T. A., . The preliminary study of mirror self-recognition (MSR) on Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). pp. 23-25. ISSN 0128-2506

Abstract

The mirror self-recognition (MSR) is a behavioral technique to determine whether an animal has the ability to identify themselves in front of a mirror. A Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) was selected from Zoo Negara Malaysia and an acrylic mirror is placed outside of the cage to observe interaction of the animal to the mirror. This study showed that the bears behaviour was inconsistent due to the inability of the animal to recognize its own reflection after exposure to the close and open mirror tests. These results suggest that when keeping Malayan sun bears in captivity putting a mirror as enrichment may promote communication and familiarity between conspecific.


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Abstract

The mirror self-recognition (MSR) is a behavioral technique to determine whether an animal has the ability to identify themselves in front of a mirror. A Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) was selected from Zoo Negara Malaysia and an acrylic mirror is placed outside of the cage to observe interaction of the animal to the mirror. This study showed that the bears behaviour was inconsistent due to the inability of the animal to recognize its own reflection after exposure to the close and open mirror tests. These results suggest that when keeping Malayan sun bears in captivity putting a mirror as enrichment may promote communication and familiarity between conspecific.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Bears
AGROVOC Term: Behaviour theory
AGROVOC Term: Research
AGROVOC Term: Recognition of species
AGROVOC Term: Memory
AGROVOC Term: Animal learning
AGROVOC Term: Social behaviour
AGROVOC Term: Biological interaction
AGROVOC Term: Social structure
AGROVOC Term: Communication between animals
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8339

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