Tag: animals
Life as a Habitability Requirement
Astrobiologists often speak of a planet’s requirements for life, but can we turn that around? Is life a requirement for a planet’s habitability?
PETA Sues NIH for Violating Its “First Amendment Right” to Talk to Monkeys
There is not one modern medical treatment or intervention that does not involve animal research at some point in the process.
Clinical Psychologist Supports Human Exceptionalism
Gregg Henriques, a secular humanist, has developed an approach that accepts human exceptionalism without denying that animals have mental abilities.
Dog Versus Baby Intelligence: A Comparison
It’s an odd question because what we should be asking is, “Are kittens and puppies smarter than babies?”
Wild Baboons Fail the Mirror Self-Awareness Test
In a video, it seems clear that not one of the animals recognizes that the figure in the mirror is a reflection of itself.