Clever as a Fox: What Animal Intelligence Can Teach Us about Ourselves

Title: Clever as a Fox: What Animal Intelligence Can Teach Us about Ourselves Author: Yoerg, Sonja ISBN: 9781582341156 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Published: 2001 Binding: Regular Hardback Language: English Condition: Used: Very Good Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Pets & Animals 1387780 Publisher Description: A lively, insightful look at the world of animal intelligence. Recent evidence has dismissed the belief that animals are simply reflex machines, acting without thought or real consciousness. In response, there has been a rush to examine animal intelligence. Yet what, precisely, is intelligence? Is it the ability to learn, the ability to remember, or the ability to survive? What delineates instinct from intelligence? Why are dolphins smarter than eagles and bees smarter than worms? Ar