Animal Minds

Animals are smarter than you think.

Many of Alex's cognitive skills, such as his ability to understand the concepts of same and different, are generally ascribed only to higher mammals, particularly primates. But parrots, like great apes (and humans), live a long time in complex societies. And like primates, these birds must keep track of the dynamics of changing relationships and environments. Full Story »

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Gary Holcomb
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by Gary Holcomb - Oct. 1, 2008

This is a well constructed multi-faceted scientific look and the mind of animals as compared to man in the realms of intelligence, memory and creativeness. As such, it is a fascinating & delightful story. It was well worth my time and I will also add it to my bookmarked del.icio.us stories.

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