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10. Know that animals are far more intelligent than most scientists realize.
Those who know animals understand this. Evidence shows very advanced cognition in animals even with very small brains. Birds and lizards are, in fact, extremely intelligent—with advanced memory, planning, social intelligence and tool use. Birds also use syntax, learn singing as a language, and show mourning behavior. Perhaps most extraordinary are bees (and other social insects) who, with tiny brains, have symbolic language, abstract concepts, self medication, advanced mathematical problem solving, and kaleidoscopic visual memory.
Knowing how intelligent animals are, hopefully, could make us more compassionate and empathetic to all animals and, especially, those that depend upon us. Perhaps with this knowledge the ways we utilize and kill animals can change.
11. You can find intelligence throughout nature in all organisms—animals, plants, even cells and microbes.
Plants show advanced decision-making, complex communication, future planning, and even mathematical abilities. Realizing that even plants are highly intelligent, perhaps, we can appreciate the wisdom of Chief Seattle—that nature around us is our family. Perhaps it will make us treat our environment with more compassion and intelligence.
12. Make time to walk in nature.
Walking in nature has positive effects on the brain and our health. Research shows that just being in nature is like mental cleansing or fasting.
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