Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.ave you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish Or a parrot dolphin or elephant Do they experience thoughts that are similar to ours or have feelings of grief and love These are tough questions but scientists are answering them. They know that ants teach earthworms make decisions and that