Elephants remember you. They have emotions, loyalty, and strong desires. They weep when they are sad, and play when they are happy.

It is time to understand how animals communicate with each other. We are not the only species that communicates. They are very sophisticated

Animals have a sense of fairness that leads to acting with empathy when others are in need. Humans could learn a lot from our animal friend

Alpha Males are not bullies. Rather they are the smartest peacemakers. They settle disputes and keep the herd safe by using wisdom.

Alex the parrot taught us more than just that he could learn words. He had a level of intuition that surprised everyone. Bonds between human

Humans and dogs have evolved side-by-side. They have left their pawprints on our history. Florence Nightingale was inspired by a dog.

Every species we have studied plays, and some play for life. It is clearly valuable for learning, for social skills, and for survival.

Some animals bond with members of other species. These examples of empathy and love transcend biological explanations. They inspire us

Between 2,000-5,000 racehorses die each year from euthanasia on race tracks. Many cases were horses that were medicated and ran injured.

How do animals know what they know? Is there a level of intuitive understanding they have that we haven't cracked? Could it be telepathy?

Animals feel physical -- and emotional pain. They can suffer from emotional and physical distress. Understanding this alleviates suffering

Humans and animals can enter each other's world at a deeper level, for the healing of both species. It leads to empathy, sense connection.

It has been called "The Hard Problem" because it is difficult to define or prove the existence of consciousness. Could animals be conscious

Now we have more evidence for the rich emotional lives of animals who have emotions -- just like humans. The good, the bad and the ugly.

Plants communicate, not in words, but in their own language of chemistry and response. We can come to understand this amazing intelligence.

We are animals too. Understanding this is the beginning of unity of all life. We are not a superior species, just a different one.