beyond the average
Therefore, chimpanzees have skills similar to humans, though not as advanced.
console
to alleviate grief
Elephants also show signs of empathy which means they can relate to other elephants and console one another in times of distress.
creativity
the ability to make something new using the mind
We use our creativity to make new objects and ideas, and we use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
critical
involving skillful judgment
We use our creativity to make new objects and ideas, and we use critical thinking skills to solve problems.
distress
great pain or sorrow
Elephants also show signs of empathy which means they can relate to other elephants and console one another in times of distress.
emit
to send forth
Dolphins use their snout as a tool to search for food, and they communicate by emitting a series of whistles and clicks.
empathy
the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions
Elephants also show signs of empathy which means they can relate to other elephants and console one another in times of distress.
gene
a part of a cell that controls the appearance, growth of a living thing
We share ninety-eight percent of our genes with chimpanzees.
interact
to act one upon another
Chimpanzees are also social animals, so they interact with one another and they hunt in groups.
memory
the mental capacity of retaining and recalling information
Chimpanzees also have good memory skills which allow them to remember new information.
recognize
to know and remember something because of previous knowledge
An elephant can recognize itself in a mirror, just like a human.
smarts
intelligence
An elephant is a large land animal with plenty of smarts.
snout
the part of the animal's head that protrudes and includes the nose and jaw
Dolphins use their snout as a tool to search for food.
species
a particular group of animals or plants that have some shared quality
Several animal species use their brains in amazing ways every day.
whistle
a high-pitched musical sound made using breath and the lips
Dolphins use their snout as a tool to search for food, and they communicate by emitting a series of whistles and clicks.