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If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal overturns everything we thought we knew about human intelligence, and asks the question: would humans be better off as narwhals? Or some other, less brainy species? There's a good argument to be made that humans might be a less successful animal species precisely because of our amazing, complex intelligence. All our unique gifts like language, math, and science do not make us happier or more "successful" (evolutionarily...
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In this episode, Chris Packham focuses on one of the cleverest animals of all, the dolphin. Swimming with a pod of dolphins in the Bahamas, Packham explores their language and sees how they can recognize themselves in the mirror. He also witnesses the duplicity of chimps and in a moving scene, watches elephants mourn their dead.
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This fascinating book, written by a world authority on animal intelligence, brings together the cumulative research on the comparative intelligence levels of nonhuman "smart" species. Sally Boysen reveals how these intelligent animals communicate, learn behavior, show feelings and emotions and, for some species, how they use tools, count and sometimes pick up a foreign language.
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"Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. In fact, according to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. Like humans, many birds have enormous brains relative to their size. Although small, bird brains are packed with neurons that allow them to punch well above their weight. In The Genius of Birds, acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores the newly discovered brilliance...
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In this video clip, new research challenges the common perception of fish as dim-witted animals, circling their tanks with their memory resetting every three seconds. Scientists explain that fish are intelligent social animals that learn from direct experience and by watching other fish. Using complex communication systems, they enjoy long memories and pass cultural knowledge between generations. This has important implications for the conservation...
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"Dogs have been mankind's faithful companions for tens of thousands of years, yet today they are regularly treated as either pack-following wolves or furry humans. The truth is, dogs are neither--and our misunderstanding has put them in serious crisis. What dogs really need is a spokesperson, someone who will assert their specific needs. Renowned anthrozoologist Dr. John Bradshaw has made a career of studying human-animal interactions, and in Dog...
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The remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas.
"You be good. I love you," were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before
...12) Elephants
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Examines the intelligence of elephants including their communication, social, and problem-solving skills.
13) Pigs
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Describes the physical characteristics of pigs, their uncanny sense of smell, their intelligence, and their relationship with people.
14) Crows
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Examines the intelligence of crows including their communication, social, and problem-solving skills.
15) Dogs
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Learn more about dogs, how they use their cleverness to survive, and how they are astonishing scientists with their surprising smarts.
16) The inner life of animals: love, grief, and compassion : surprising observations of a hidden world
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Presents a revelatory exploration of the diverse emotional intelligence of animals as demonstrated in stories about loving pigs, cheating magpies, scheming roosters, and rats who regret bad choices.
18) Sea lions
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This book describes the intelligence of sea lions that can guard harbors, recover objects lost in oceans, and communicate.
19) Pigs
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Learn about the life, body and differences in a pig. Some 500 breeds of domestic pigs come in a variety of sizes and colors.
20) Clever creatures
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"The sea is full of clever creatures! From the smart and suckered giant Pacific octopus, to the powerful punching peacock mantis shrimp, and some seriously brainy coral-come and check it out at the aquarium"--