Animal Intelligence

Animal Intelligence

Close-up of a whale's eye underwater, showing textured skin and small white spots.
12mins
Ninety million years after our lineages split, humans are beginning to listen to whales in a new way. Marine biologist David Gruber shares the work that has become his life’s pursuit: learning how to hear the planet’s largest mammals.
An illustrated human brain with musical notes to suggest the concept of music and cognition against a vintage anatomical background.
8mins
What do aliens, apes, and orchestras all have in common? Professor Michael Spitzer explains how they each help us understand the origins of music.
A group of sheep in a barn with a green arrow in front of them.
4mins
Can AI and animals coexist? Philosopher Peter Singer gives us a nuanced take on the issue.
Illustration of a human brain in pink tones shown in profile view, set against a solid green background.
5mins
We are ~99% genetically identical to chimpanzees. But there are three key traits that separate us.
8mins
The next time you see your dog sniffing the pavement or another dog’s junk, you should let them. Here’s why.
A painting of a brown monkey sitting on the ground with one hand raised to its mouth, looking to the left with a surprised expression.
6mins
He's studied apes for 50 years - here's what most people get wrong.
John Templeton Foundation