Without being able to get into the heads of animals, it’s hard to say for sure. But instances of pig painters, whale crooners ...

design and art, and it’s easy to see why, with their vibrantly colored feathers, unique markings and stunning facial features. Nature didn’t just make animals beautiful to look good ...

Are animals even capable of creating art? And how can we tell whether something is a work of art rather than just a coincidentally beautiful object? As a philosopher and artist who’s interested ...