What's On Your Mind? Exploring cognition and consciousness in other animals with Dr. Kristy Biolsi

<p>Today's episode tackles a BIG question: What is cognition and consciousness and do other species have it? </p> <p>That's not all though, my guest Dr. Kristy Biolsi, Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Francis College (@SFCNY) in Brooklyn Heights NY and co-founder and Director of the Center for the Study of Pinniped Ecology and Cognition (<a href='https://www.sfc.edu/academics/institutescenters/pinniped'>C-SPEC</a>) talks to us about what she's discovering about the cognitive abilities of seals as well as why seals are back in New York City waterways. </p> <p>During this podcast we also chat about safe ways to enjoy seals and what you can do to help. </p> <p>You can find out more information about the Riverhead Foundation here: <a href='https://www.longislandaquarium.com/riverhead-foundation-rescue-center/'>https://www.longislandaquarium.com/riverhead-foundation-rescue-center/</a></p> <p>and go on a seal walk if you are in the NY area with CRESLI. Check their website <a href='https://www.cresli.org/seals/'>https://www.cresli.org/seals/</a></p> <p> for details. </p> <p>If you're enjoying the show subscribe and share it so others can enjoy it too. You can follow the show on Itunes, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also follow the show on Twitter: @WildConnectPod</p> <p>You can also follow me on </p> <p>Twitter: @realdrjen</p> <p>Instagram: @readrjen</p> <p>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/RealDrJen'>https://www.facebook.com/RealDrJen</a></p> <p> </p> <p>There is also a YouTube Channel where you can find a range of videos, some of them tied to podcast episodes. More are on the way so subscribe to <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDDtTQYzVGGYXm6iDmg4FTQ'>Wild Connection TV</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>