The article discusses the differences in intelligence and adaptability between dogs and cats, emphasizing that dogs have been domesticated for around 40,000 years, while cats have only been domesticated for about 5,000 years. This long history of domestication has allowed dogs to develop problem-solving skills that are specifically tailored to interacting with humans and living in human environments. In contrast, cats have retained more of their wild instincts and social behavior. The author notes that understanding these differences is crucial in appreciating how each species solves problems relevant to their respective environments.
If we understand that intelligence implies the ability to solve problems, each animal is acclimatized to solving those that are specific to its environment.
Dogs have been domesticated for a vastly greater period of time (around 40,000 years) than felines (5,000 years), allowing them to develop intelligence well adapted to living with people.
In fact, dogs have been domesticated for a vastly greater period of time, which has allowed them to develop intelligence that is very well adapted to living with people.
The developed facet of dogs' intelligence to interact in a group is more pronounced, especially when it comes to humans, making them more social than cats.
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