Reviews
[Review for previous edition] Vibrant color photographs and diagrams.... Clearly-written text... An ideal family gift, this should also be used in the classroom., [Review for previous edition] Vibrant color photographs and diagrams illustrate species and behavioral sequences like the different facial cues of baboons (the "kings of expression"). Clearly-written text is aimed at adults, but suitable for middle school and advanced elementary school students (with help from the included glossary). An ideal family gift, this should also be used in the classroom., [Review for previous edition] While Boysen leans towards generous interpretations of animal intelligence... she is quick to point out negative or contentious findings., [Review for previous edition] Succinctly written and sumptuously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this appealing book is sure to fascinate the general reader and inspire the science student considering a career in animal behavior or cognition., [Review for previous edition] Succinctly written and sumptuously illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this appealing book is sure to fascinate., [Review for previous edition] Animal lovers will love this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book., [Review for previous edition] This is an irresistible introduction to the other intelligences that share our planet., [Review for previous edition] Chapters on each species...include a map of its natural habitat, sometimes surprising study findings, unanswered questions, and color photographs., This is a revised and updated version of her book from several years ago with new information on animal cognition in birds, insects, dogs and perhaps, surprisingly, mongooses and stingrays. Divided into sections based on different types of animal behavior, including using tools, communication, cooperation and altruism, it offers wonderful insights without falling into the anthropomorphism so common in television and fiction dealing with animal behaviours., [Review for previous edition] Boysen provides clear examples of animals that demonstrate a high degree of intelligence in each category. Clearly and conversationally written, and illustrated with photographs, drawings and range maps, this is an irresistible introduction to the other intelligences that share our planet. YA/S: Wonderful for dipping into and an excellent start for projects., [Review for previous edition] In this coffee table compendium, primatologist Sally Boysen mostly hits the mark.... While Boysen leans towards generous interpretations of animal intelligence, such as the ability of some species to recognise their reflection in a mirror, she is quick to point out negative or contentious findings., [Review for previous edition] Animal lovers will love this fascinating and beautifully illustrated book. Boysen, world renowned for her research work with chimpanzees, shows us how animals, like humans, communicate, learn behaviours, and show feelings and emotions. The book examines the intelligence of well-known "smart" animals, such as gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and dolphins, as well as other species, including sea otters, eagles, elephants, birds, bees, beetles, rats, and raccoons. We all know raccoons have some degree of street smarts? How else do they manage to get into our garbage?, [Review for previous edition] Following an introduction to scientists' debates over what constitutes intelligence in humans and animals from ants to whales, an expert on chimpanzee cognition (PhD, Ohio State U.) presents a comparative cognition approach to various animal species' use of tools, communication, social learning, mirror self-recognition, numerical abilities, and cooperation and altruism. Chapters on each species discussed include a map of its natural habitat, sometimes surprising study findings, unanswered questions, and color photographs. The book includes a glossary and contribution by another primate expert, but no references or further reading., [Review for previous edition] This fascinating work will attract many readers and especially resonate with anyone who has known a clever animal or pet., [Review for previous edition] A world authority on animal cognition, Sally Boysen has written an overview of the many species that show remarkable mental abilities.... The types of intelligence shown in these groups is also highly diverse (e.g., tool use, communication, language, numerical abilities, social learning). Reports of both classical studies and the most recent research are well described and generously illustrated with photographs and drawings. Particularly interesting are the discussions of the importance of "smart" behaviors to animal survival in the natural world. This fascinating work will attract many readers and especially resonate with anyone who has known a clever animal or pet., [Review for previous edition] Animals' abilities in seven areas, including tool use and social learning, are showcased in this coffee table book, whose layout invites browsing., [Review for previous edition] Vibrant color photographs and diagrams illustrate species and behavioral sequences like the different facial cues of baboons (the "kings of expression"). Clearly-written text is aimed at adults, but suitable for middle school and advanced elementary school students (with help from the included glossary). An ideal family gift, this should also be used in the classroom. [Review for previous edition] Following an introduction to scientists' debates over what constitutes intelligence in humans and animals from ants to whales, an expert on chimpanzee cognition (PhD, Ohio State U.) presents a comparative cognition approach to various animal species' use of tools, communication, social learning, mirror self-recognition, numerical abilities, and cooperation and altruism. Chapters on each species discussed include a map of its natural habitat, sometimes surprising study findings, unanswered questions, and color photographs. The book includes a glossary and contribution by another primate expert, but no references or further reading. [Review for previous edition] Animals' abilities in seven areas, including tool use and social learning, are showcased in this coffee table book, whose layout invites browsing.
