Kikwit’s reflection
Category: Uncategorized | Date: Aug 11 2008 | By: lolayabonobo
The other day I saw the most interesting thing. Manono, the second dominant male, and Kikwit, a subordinate, have never been friends. While they were sitting near each other, Manono did a big display at Kikwit and bit him.
Kikwit screamed, but didn’t defend himself. Then he ran down to the water, still screaming, and when he saw his own reflection, he got really upset and splashed the water. It was just the most fascinating behaviour ever. He knew it wasn’t another bonobo in the water, because we know chimps and bonobos recognise themselves in mirrors (and reflections) so it was the sight of himself that upset him. What did it mean? I would love to talk bonobo, just for one day….
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3 Responses to “Kikwit’s reflection”
sheryl, washington dc, on 11 Aug 2008
Is Kikwit upset with himself for not standing up to Manono? Could splashing at his reflection be a form of self-flagellation? Was the bite serious and is Kikwit OK physically?
s.
Sherri S., on 12 Aug 2008
I can’t even count the times that I’ve looked at my reflection after doing something I wish I hadn’t (or NOT doing something when I wish I had, which sounds more like the case with Kikwit), and bonked myself on the head thinking, “Stupid, stupid, stupid. . . .”
Annie, on 18 Aug 2008
Very interesting………it would be great to talk to a bonobo and see just what they are thinking!
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