Friday, August 3, 2012

Are Dolphins the 2nd Smartest Animal?

Scientists doing research on dolphin brains have discovered similarities with human brains.  The new study, published in the latest Proceedings of the Royal Society B, suggests that certain genetic features have led to the convergent evolution of large brains and complex cognition in a handful of species, including dolphins and humans.

To read the complete article:  http://news.discovery.com/animals/dolphins-human-brain-120626.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1

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