In Our Search for Animal Consciousness We See Reflections of Ourselves
Who knows what Arturo the polar bear was thinking as he paced back and forth in the dark, air-conditioned chamber behind his artificial grotto? Just down the pathway Cecilia sat quietly in her cage, contemplating whatever chimpanzees contemplate. In recent years, both creatures, inhabitants of the Mendoza Zoological Park in Argentina, have been targets of an international campaign challenging the … Continue reading
Odd Couples of the Animal World: When Mortal Enemies Become Friends
We as a species have an ingrained desire to bond with others and seek out others for friendship. We yearn for that connection with people, no matter how elusive it may seem at times. Yet it seems that humans are far from unique in this regard, and indeed the animal world holds some of the most baffling and at the … Continue reading
