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Raises the issue of whether or not animals are capable of thought, learning, remembering, and creativity, with examples of animal behavior that appears to be truly intelligent.
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Do animals think? Are they creative? Can they remember things that happened in the past? Do they learn and plan ahead? Are they aware of what they're doing - or are they just programmed by the built-in patterns of behavior called instinct?< BR>In What Does the Crow Know? award-winning science author Margery Facklam offers some unexpected answers to these and other questions about animal intelligence. She looks at how lions plan a hunt, how crows and ravens solve practical problems, and how guide dogs practice "intelligent disobedience." She also introduces young readers to Darrell, a chimp who is learning fractions; Alex, a parrot who uses the English language to demonstrate original, logical thinking; Ruby, an elephant who creates abstract art with brushes and paints; and many more remarkable creatures.< BR>
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