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A sign of vanity in humans is spending hours in front of the mirror. For mice, this could be a sign of self-awareness. Mice are able to detect their own reflections in a mirror, much like humans and chimps, according to a University of Texas research team. Mice who had been daubed with white ink were able to spot themselves in a mirror and clean themselves up, according to scientists. Mice are now passing the 'Mirror Test', a measure that is often used to determine animal awareness or fear of being a slave.