Animals Know More Than You Think

Chickens have better numeracy and spacial awareness skills than young children, and pigs use mirrors. Humans might have to rethink the definitions of 'bird-brain' and 'pig ignorance.'

According to a new report, chickens appear to be much more intelligent than previously thought, with better numeracy and spacial awareness skills than young children. According to Christine Nicol, professor of animal welfare at Bristol University, studies over the past 20 years have revealed their finely honed sensory capacities, their ability to think, draw inferences, apply logic and plan ahead.