Deception and Communication: The Animal Kingdom and Beyond

This chapter examines the distinct ways dogs and cats communicate with humans, focusing on emotional expressions and the nuances of detecting deception. It discusses the evolutionary traits of dogs, like expressive eyebrows, and the challenges humans face in accurately interpreting nonverbal cues, even amongst trained observers. Additionally, it highlights the complexities of detecting lies, the reliability of polygraph tests, and the surprising abilities of pets to deceive, all woven together with entertaining anecdotes.