We are only just beginning to realise that the brains of animals are just as complex as our own. The warning calls of prairie dogs, for example, are not just hectic whistling sounds, they convey related messages. Gorillas use sign language to describe past events - so do they know what today, yesterday and tomorrow are? An ant with a blue spot of colour on its head wants to get rid of it as soon as it looks in a mirror, proof of its ego-consciousness, which humans only develop from the age of two. This book presents 60 animal species, their remarkable cognitive abilities, their feelings and their sometimes sophisticated communication. With over 80 impressive photos by renowned nature photographers. Immerse yourself in the fascinating animal world of our planet!