The arrival of the horse in North America changed life for many American Indian groups. Learn about the amazing relationship between Native peoples and horses, and examine artifacts from throughout their history.
Category Archives: Animal Intelligence
Animal Intelligence: How We Discover How Smart Animals Really Are
It’s easy enough for most of us to identify different types of intelligence in human beings. After all, we’re human, and we know a lot about our own kind. But have you ever wondered how people identify types of intelligence in animals? Check out this summary of ways that we identify and evaluate intelligence in the non-human world.
Orcas communicating
We may be the only species that produces poetry, but animals communicate, too! Watch this video to learn how orcas, also known as killer whales, communicate with humans and each other.
The 10 Smartest Animals
Human beings make and use tools, create art, and use language in wonderful ways, which shows that we’re mighty intelligent. But we’re not alone: chimps, dolphins, elephants, pigs, dogs, cats, squirrels, crows, and even squid are pretty smart, too. Check out this site to learn more.