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Self-awareness can be demonstrated by both humans and animals if they:.

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Appear to be aware of life and death, understand it, and can understand the effects of their actions.

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Most animals are aware that they will die, however certain animals, such as elephants, seem to be more aware of the permanence of death, resorting to violence towards other animals typically only when absolutely necessary. The understanding of the effects of their actions is often seen through caring for young and ending fights before a death occurs, which is often seen in big cat species, where, when fighting for dominance, makes will often roll over to signify forfeit.

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