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Animal Intelligence: What Gorillas, Dolphins, and Crows Can Learn

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Scientists used to think that only humans were truly SMART. But over the past few decades, researchers have discovered something amazing — animals can think, SOLVE problems, and even learn new skills. This kind of ability is called animal INTELLIGENCE, and it shows up in creatures all around the world. The more scientists STUDY animal behavior, the more surprises they find. Observing animals carefully — watching what they do and why — is one of the most exciting jobs in science today.

The ability to think, solve problems, and learn is called animal _____.

INTELLIGENCE

Scientists learn about animals by carefully observing their _____.

BEHAVIOR

Name something the text tells us animals can do that surprised scientists.

THINK / SOLVE PROBLEMS / LEARN NEW SKILLS

To learn about animals, scientists carefully _____ what they do and why.

STUDY

Name something the text says scientists discovered about animals over the past few decades.

ANIMALS CAN THINK / ANIMALS SOLVE PROBLEMS / ANIMALS LEARN SKILLS

The scientific study of animal behavior in the wild is called _____.

ETHOLOGY

Writing Prompt

What do you think it would be like to spend your days watching animals and taking notes — write whatever comes to mind.

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