Basic Models of Animal Cognition - Part 2

Explore the fascinating world of animal cognition in this second part of a three-part lecture series presented by Erica Cartmill from Indiana University Bloomington. Delve into the shared challenges faced by all species on Earth, including navigation, food acquisition, mate selection, risk assessment, and danger avoidance. Examine how different animals have evolved unique solutions to common problems, and learn about the scientific methods used to measure and test animal cognition in both field and laboratory settings. Discover the intricacies of resource exploitation, learning from past actions, predicting future outcomes, and the additional complexities faced by social species in managing relationships. Gain insights into the diverse cognitive strategies employed across the animal kingdom and their implications for understanding intelligence in various forms.