Animals Solve Problems in Ways That Fascinate Us

question 154

Essay

Animals solve problems in ways that fascinate us. Describe the research that has led some researchers to conclude that animals can think, including in your essay information regarding:
-The chimpanzees studied by Wolfgang Kohler;
-Kanzi, the bonobo who uses a computer keyboard;
-Alex, the African gray parrot who vocalized English words.

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