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		mirimir on Feb 18, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What Do Animals See in the Mirror? Peacocks will attack their reflections. In the side of your new car, for example :( So they presumably think that they're other peacocks.

viewtransform on Feb 18, 2017 | [–]

There's a video of a large mirror placed in a jungle and the reaction of various animals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaMylwohL14

Also previously on HN this same topic was discussed https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7751593

pestaa on Feb 18, 2017 | [–]

Or they may disagree with your choice of brand.

amelius on Feb 18, 2017 | [–]

Or jealousy with its looks.

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