animal intelligence

Explores recent developments in the scientific research of animal mentality, discussing whether or not animals are consciously aware of anything.

Discusses studies of gorillas in zoos, laboratories, and in the wild and explains what has been learned about the mental abilities of these intelligent apes.

Presents biological research to support the existence of animal emotions and why it is important to rethinking the human relationship to animals and how animals are treated.

Discusses the differences between instinct and intelligence in animal species, and examines humans perceptions of general animal intelligence, as well as the influence of inherent prejudices that cloud judgment, and the effect of culture on such attitudes.

A collection of true stories that examine the ways in which various animals react to humans in the course of their daily lives.

Discusses how scientists test crows' intelligence, proving that these black-feathered friends are no birdbrains.

Studies how animals develop the ability to count, to navigate, to recognize individuals, to communicate, and to socialize.

Examines the brains of such species as bird, insects, worms, monkey, dogs, cats, and human brains, and describes how they work, their size, and how many cells they have.

Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.

A collection of true stories detailing the intelligence, bravery, and skill of animals.