Animal Party Episode 263 Can Animals Think Like Us? Whales, Cuttlefish & Super Sniffing Dogs

About this episode

This episode explores animal intelligence and communication, featuring insights on whales, cuttlefish, and dogs.

On this episode of Animal Party, Deborah Wolfe dives into fascinating animal intelligence, surprising global animal news, and practical pet-powered tips for everyday life. From AI decoding whale communication and the surprising self-control of cuttlefish to the debate over humane lobster treatment, this episode explores how animals think, feel, and communicate in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Back on land, Deb shares incredible real-world examples of dogs using their powerful sense of smell—from detecting invasive mussels to finding wild mushrooms—and how you can train your own dog to do the same. Plus, clever (and free!) gardening hacks using pinecones and dog hair to naturally fertilize and protect your garden. It’s a fun, eye-opening mix of science, stories, and smart pet advice you won’t want to miss. EPISODE NOTES: Can Animals Think Like Us? Whales, Cuttlefish & Super Sniffing Dogs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/animal-party-dog-cat-news-animal-facts--6666735/support .

People in this episode

Hosts: Deborah Wolfe, Deb

Topics covered

• animal intelligence
• whale communication
• cuttlefish
• dog training
• gardening hacks

Keywords

• animal news
• pet tips
• self-control
• smell detection
• lobster treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Products: dog training tools, gardening supplies

Books & works: Animal Party, Can Animals Think Like Us?

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