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Quotes on animal intelligence versus mere instinct in parental care

It would have been impossible for me to kill this affectionate mother, who had exhibited such an example of presence of mind, reason, and sound judgment.
Wilson[1]
Undoubtedly, all birds have a more or less well-defined means of communication, though differing.
Unknown[1]
The clever little builders are, as a rule, far from being distressful, and often exhibit intelligence that is undeniable.
Unknown[1]
Being very sleepy little fellows, they rarely move, and though standing within a few inches of them, the observer might suppose them to be two old brown leaves.
Unknown[1]
So strong is this habit of striking with its sword that when a dead fish is tossed overboard, the swordfish will strike at it.
Unknown[1]
Space: Stories of Animal Life

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