The Wandering Naturalist

Episode 286: River Otters - Are they Intelligent?

August 5, 2026·32 min
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Dr. Caroline DeLong has studied the cognitive ability of animals ranging from goldfish, to orangutangs, river otters, and many others. She joins us to discuss how she measures the cognitive abilities of animals, what she has learned through her tests on River Otters, and whether she believes they are intelligent.

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