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