ANIMAL INTELLIGENCE
HUMANS have the ability to learn, reason and solve problems. We’re aware of feelings, thoughts and physical presence – both our own and that of others. We make tools and have the ability to deceive others. We’re creative and can draw conclusions. We’re also able to express complex ideas in language.
All of this points to humans’ intelligence. But what about the intelligence of animals? You might have seen dogs or dolphins performing complex tricks or heard a parrot speak. Let’s find out which animals are the smartest and what they know.
HOW DO YOU TEST AN ANIMAL’S INTELLIGENCE?
Scientists who test animal intelligence usually take into account things such as , and . These are. The “pointing test” and the “mirror test” are two easy ways of determining an animal’s thought processes. There are many other intelligence tests and scientists are always coming up with new ones.
