Animal cognition has been discussed sinceDarwin first wondered if animals could think andhave feelings. In the 20th-century the discussionfocused on behaviorism. INSIDE ANIMAL MINDStakes a look at the new areas of research beingexplored by today’s scientists to gauge animals’cognitive abilities. Some of the featured animalsinclude:
• Koko, the gorilla, who communicated usingAmerican Sign Language
• Chaser, the border collie, who knew the namesof over 1,000 objects, including toys
• Alex, the African Grey parrot, who could count,identify shapes and colors, and understood theconcept of same and different