I had a conversation recently with a friend about the classic cats vs. dogs, which species is more intelligent. It was surprising to me how dismissive he was about cat intelligence and adamant that they were nowhere near dogs' intelligence, mostly based on the ability to train dogs. I've clicker trained my cats to sit and also to follow my finger. Searching around the net and YouTube you can find cats learning all kinds of more complex behaviors. Also, watching the cats interact with each other and their interactions with us, they clearly have complex inner thoughts about the world around them.
I guess all that to say, I find myself shocked by how little regard people have for the intelligence of other animals.
I guess all that to say, I find myself shocked by how little regard people have for the intelligence of other animals.