How does a scientist prove that an animal is capable of thinking—that it is able to acquire information about the world and act on it?

cousin Rusty - by Betsy Seeton
Cousin Rusty wanted to know the answer. He is seen here at a fascinating lecture about the research reported in a National Geographic article called Animal Minds. Read what captivated him ....
When you're done reading that article come back for a link to a video.
Photographer Vince Musi introduces a host of animals whose behavior is studied
to better understand how they learn--and by extension--how we learn.
click on Cousin Rusty below to watch

Cousin Rusty - by Betsy Seeton