The debate about whether (and, if so, how) animals think is an ancient one. Aristotle considered it important enough to write ...

When we picture the animal kingdom, we often imagine a hive mind at work—flocks of birds twisting in sync, schools of fish darting together like living liquid, herds running as one. These scenes are ...

In the past, many scientists believed that only mammals and birds could feel or think in complex ways. Reptiles, fish, and insects were seen as simple creatures that reacted purely on instinct. But ...

Philosopher Susana Monsó's book Playing Possum, newly translated into English next month, makes the strong case that many animals big and small understand the concept of death. Reading time 8 minutes ...

How pets interact with humans will be explored at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lifetree Café. The program, titled “What’s Your Pet Trying to Tell You?”, explores how animals think and interact with humans. In ...

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