May 27, 2008 | 2 comments
Threatened Species, from the Very Large to the Very Small [Slide Show]
New wildlife campaign displaying poignant portraits of the planet's endangered creatures
By Adam Hadhazy
May 27, 2008 | 2 comments
By Adam Hadhazy
Most unbred animals (English sparrows, for example) all look alike to
me. People, of course, not so. Do I just not recognize the traits that
distinguish one animal from another, or do they really lack the
individual distinctiveness of humans?
The Addicted Brain
Human evolution appears to be associated with a trend toward greater
intelligence. Is there a discernible trend toward greater intelligence in other
species as well? And if cognitive ability confers an evolutionary advantage, why
are humans (apparently) so unique in this trait?
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