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Can Intelligence Be Objectively and Realistically Defined?

This video dives into the ocean of knowledge that constitutes “Intelligence,” from instinctive behavior to learned patterns. Can Intelligence Be Objectively and Realistically Defined?

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These Loving Animals Take on Human Parenting Roles

Undoubtedly there's a little parental instinct in everyone... and it appears that it applies to all species too. Watch these silly animals take on some human parenting roles. Adorable Animal Parents animals, cute, children, babies, parental instincts Animals have their parental instincts too.

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Prairie Dogs and Roomba - Adorable!

Prairie dogs in nature have an instinct to climb rocks, plants and other objects so they can safely check their surroundings, which helps them make out predators in time to run away. Nowhere is that instinct cuter than when the prairie dogs are confronted with - a vaccum robot!

7:37

Science Explains Why Beautiful Things Make Us Happy

It’s quite challenging to define exactly what makes something appear beautiful, but we seem to be able to instinctively recognize beauty when we see it. But just why is that and how does beauty affect our subconscious?

1:04

The Cutest Bed Making In The World!

This instinctive kneading behavior could be a way for cats to make their environment (as well as mood) more comfortable before settling down for a nap. In the case of 10 month old pancake, it's also just so darn cute! The Cutest Bed Making In The World!

1:55

So Sweet: Cat Mother Adopts Ducklings!

But the truth is, there are few things in this world more powerful than a motherly instinct, be it a dog's, a horse's, a lamb or in this case - a cat.

2:48

This Moment of Sweetness Will Warm Your Hearts

Perhaps the most powerful instinct in the animal kingdom is the motherly instinct. For it, mothers will abandon food, water, shelter or their own safety.

5:51

Keeping Your Dog Safe and Calm During Firework Festivities

Dogs have extremely keen hearing and a well-honed instinct for detecting danger. When the sky is alight with fiery explosions during 4th of July celebrations, that instinct is triggered in full force, telling your canine companion that it, and everyone dear to it, are going to die.

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The History of Music Since the Dawn of Man

We are musical beings, and creating music is embedded in our deepest instincts and our very bodies. We started with our voices and then moved on to handmade instruments. Discover the history of mankind's relationship with music in this short video.

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These Are Our Closest Living Relatives

Tico, the baby Bonobo monkey, lost one of his root instincts: he lost his ability to cling to things as all monkeys do. But this may serve both him as a monkey and researchers alike. How so? Now we can see if he can grow as a human.

14:43

Fascinating: About Grief and Love in the Animal Kingdom

Many see animals as barely better than rocks or sand; dumb brutes who operate only on instinct and have no more complex thoughts than a pair of socks.

3:24

This Tiny Kitten Proves that Not All Cats Hate Water

Little Gracie isn’t just a terrific swimmer, she’s actually a great climber and has awesome instincts for a kitten her age.

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How To Save a Hummingbird...

According to the poster, when 'she' thought she was ready to leave, she flew off to her favorite patch of the back yard, and her instincts instantly kicked in, and now she's just like all the other hummingbirds in the area. It's great to see stories like this.