All Creatures Great and Smart

Explore the fascinating world of animal intelligence in this 1 hour 20 minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into cutting-edge research challenging traditional notions of animal cognition, from dogs and primates to dolphins and insects. Learn how scientists are uncovering surprising cognitive abilities in various species, blurring the lines between human and animal intelligence. Discover insights on animal emotions, problem-solving skills, and social behaviors from leading experts in different scientific disciplines. Witness live demonstrations with animals showcasing their unique abilities and gain a deeper understanding of the complex minds of our fellow creatures. Examine topics such as brain size and function, the significance of spindle cells, and how studying animals in their natural habitats reveals new perspectives on intelligence across species.

Jad Abumrad Introduction.
Participant Introductions.
Is there any evidence that we have animal behavior all wrong?
Can our close relatives share like us?
Why would you share food?
Who has ever heard of Bonobos?
Studding our relatives in their natural habitat.
How monkeys detect danger from sound.
Why do we have such big brains?
Why measure insects to determine traits?
What do spindle cells mean to humans?
Brains size vs function.
Bring in the Creatures.
Sammy has to find the food.
Bella shorter nose better vision.
Molly shows restraint.
Georgie shows NO restraint.