LQ Podcast

#39 Animal Minds

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Talking parrots, empathetic primates, playing dogs, and dolphins who recognize themselves in the mirror. On this episode of the LQ podcast, we talk to scientists and writers who are exploring the frontiers of animal minds. With Jane Goodall, Marc BekoffFrans de WaalVirginia MorellIrene Pepperberg, and more.

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