Why Some Species Evolved Consciousness While Others Remained Unaware | Ancient Origins

04/12/2025 7 min
Why Some Species Evolved Consciousness While Others Remained Unaware | Ancient Origins

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Episode Synopsis

Scientists have discovered why some species evolved consciousness while others didn't. Birds achieved awareness without a cerebral cortex, revealing multiple evolutionary paths to conscious experience.

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