A new special issue in the journal Acta Ethologica examines how animals think, learn, and interact with others in their environments. Titled Animal Intelligence: From Individual to Social Cognition, ...

"When is an animal a person?" Trying to decide is very difficult but many are working on achieving this goal. But, can we truly compare intelligence or sentience across species?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: ...

Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal. Our brains can do math, employ logic, explore abstractions and think critically. But we can’t claim a monopoly on thought. Among a variety of ...

A recent essay by Aviva Rutkin called "When is an animal a person? Neuroscience tries to set the rules" focuses on the daunting question, "When is an animal a person?" It's surely an extremely ...

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...