Are We Smart Enough To Know How Smart Animals Are? by Frans de Waal

This insightful exploration delves into the cognitive abilities of animals, challenging the traditional anthropocentric view of intelligence. Through a series of compelling anecdotes and scientific studies, the book highlights the remarkable problem-solving skills, emotional depth, and social complexities of various species, from primates to birds and marine life. It questions the limitations of human understanding and encourages a more empathetic and open-minded approach to studying animal behavior, urging readers to reconsider what it truly means to be "smart."