Line blurs between man, animal: Monkeys do math, baboons seem to read, orangutans plan ahead
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 11:30
in Psychology & Sociology
(AP) The more we study animals, the less special we seem. Baboons can distinguish between written words and gibberish. Monkeys seem to be able to do multiplication. Apes can delay instant gratification longer than a human child can. They plan ahead. They make war and peace. They show empathy. They share.