“Background to the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness”

The last ten years have been an exciting time for the science of animal cognition and behavior. Striking new results have hinted at surprisingly rich inner lives in a very wide range of other animals, including many invertebrates, driving renewed debate about animal consciousness. This article includes several examples and summaries of evidence presented at the April 19, 2024 event on “The Emerging Science of Animal Consciousness.” Contains a reference list for resources on animal consciousness.