The Intelligence Of Animals

The Intelligence of Animals: With Illustrative Anecdotes is a book written by Ernest Menault and published in 1869. The book explores the intelligence of various animals, including dogs, cats, horses, elephants, and even insects. Menault presents a series of anecdotes and observations that demonstrate the cognitive abilities of these creatures, challenging the prevailing belief at the time that animals were incapable of rational thought.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different types of animals, each of which is accompanied by a series of anecdotes that illustrate their intelligence. For example, Menault describes how dogs are able to learn new tricks and solve problems, while cats are capable of using tools and communicating with humans. He also discusses the remarkable memory of horses and the emotional intelligence of elephants.Throughout the book, Menault argues that animals are much more intelligent than previously believed and that humans should treat them with greater respect and consideration. He also suggests that studying animal intelligence can provide valuable insights into the workings of the human mind.Overall, The Intelligence of Animals: With Illustrative Anecdotes is a fascinating exploration of animal cognition that challenges conventional wisdom and offers a new perspective on the nature of intelligence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.