Think Like A Goat (a book on animal intelligence)
Think Like a Goat is a wonderful readable book for young people, teaching how different species are just as smart as us, in this glorious exploration of animal intelligence. Sure, some (!) humans are smart. But many animals are very smart too:
- Some birds store seeds in thousands of different places, and remember where they are, months later.
- Octopuses camouflage themselves as rocks, plants and other creatures to avoid predators.
- Fireflies communicate, by flashing light signals from their tummies!
- Dogs communicate by peeing on things, for others to smell!
- Elephants communicate by stroking each others’ trunks.
- Chimpanzees communicate by facial expressions
Covering four broad categories of intelligence:
- Communication
- Social learning and co-operation
- Problem-solving and memory
- Emotional intelligence
About the Author
Lisa Deresti Betik was born in Ontario and grew up surrounded by majestic lakes and forests. Which inspired her to write engaging books about nature as an adult.
