Dr. Marc Bekoff is one of the world's most respected ethologists. For over 30 years he has been researching the complex nature of animal intelligence and emotions. In this in-depth interview, we begin by taking a look at how the debate over anthropomorphism has shaped our view of creatures large and small.

Our conversation continues as we explore some of the unique ways in which animals are perceived to express a variety of emotional responses including happiness, grief, awe, embarrassment.

And we conclude our conversation with Dr. Bekoff as we discuss what the world could be like if and when human societies acknowledge that animals are far more conscious of their world than we have given them credit for.