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How Intelligent are Dogs, Really?

Season 1 Episode 1 | 9m 17s

The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine interaction but is there a downside to this all human-focused adaptation? Hosts Natalia Borrego and Trace Dominguez talk to Laurie Santos, Director of the Yale Cognition Center, to find out.

Aired: 02/24/21
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We learn about the tremendous brainpower dolphins really have!
Sorry to ruin your childhood, but a "lion king" doesn't exist. But, here is what does!
Otters are some of the most beloved creatures in the water but are they geniuses too?
Find out the amazing things we can learn about Rats!
Let's explore, outside of memory, how intelligent elephants are.
Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics.
What can we learn about animal intelligence from domesticated foxes?