Tag Archives: intelligence

Animal Curiosity

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Roger Gosden

Curiosity can mean many things. It gives the brain an appetite for discovery. It helps wild animals survive. It sometimes gets them into trouble—after all, what happened to the proverbial cat? And in other creatures, including humans, curiosity can occasionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Animalia, nature | Tagged Alice in Wonderland, black bear, books, Curiosity, education, intelligence, learning, philosophy, writing | 1 Comment

Dog Smart

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Roger Gosden

“I used to think my human was smart, but I now realize he only looks that way. I know I shouldn’t be anthropomorphic about one I’m particularly fond of.” **************************** Did you ever suspect that dogs often turn out looking … Continue reading →

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Bee Intelligent

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Roger Gosden

I remember a biology lesson when our schoolteacher laid out a row of pickled brains. The lids of some jars were leaking formaldehyde vapor into the classroom, an irritating odor that I had to get used to after I started … Continue reading →