The Future of Comparative Cognition? Conservation!

The field of comparative cognition is in a good position to support conservation efforts in a quickly changing world. Given that cognition is central to real-time adaptation, we have a responsibility to advocate for the often-overlooked relevance of our expertise in helping animals cope. To contribute we recommend (a) increasing our own understanding of the ecological validity of our work, (b) translating the value and relevance of our work for others, and (c) making ourselves available to conservation managers.