NG SPECIAL ISSUE: 
THE ANIMAL MIND
 
Elephants grieve. Dolphins play for the fun of it. Crows build and 
use tools. Cuttlefish have distinct personalities. Only recently have 
the minds of animals been considered a topic worthy of study. But 
now, new research, combined with anecdotal observations in the 
wild, reveal that many species have much more in common with 
humans than previously thought. THE ANIMAL MIND reveals the 
complex inner processes of some incredible creatures. Some 
highlights include: 
• The sweet secrets of bees
• The colorful language of chameleons
• The glorious reigns of female meerkats