Naturalistic Intelligence

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Charles Darwin came up with a theory that answers the pressing question of ‘how we came to be?’. There are so many species and life forms on the earth. Nobody could come up with an explanation for how it all started. Charles Darwin did, he came up with the theory of evolution and proposed that life started as a single cell organism. The theory is not disproved until today. How did he have such a deep understanding of nature?

What is Naturalistic intelligence?
Naturalistic intelligence is the ability to understand and relate to nature. People with this intelligence feel at ease when they are close to nature. Their understanding of nature makes them better at growing plants or taking care of animals. Nature rejuvenates these people and inspires them. They are curious to know more about nature. They are fascinated by the patterns in nature, the weather changes, and the night sky. While climate change is a greatly debated topic today, one person observed this 200 years ago. Alexander Von Humboldt observed during his travels that humans are having an impact on the climate around them.

Traits of People with ...
... Naturalistic intelligence:
You can identify naturalistic intelligence using the following traits. If a person has a majority of these traits then he/she has this intelligence.

Interest in nature and nature-related activities
They get inspired by nature
They appreciate the beauty of nature
Pollution and global warming are a touchy topic for them
Loves gardening and spending time outdoors
They notice natural patterns and are aware of changes in the weather
They are very comfortable with animals
They might enjoy things like hiking and camping
Careers for People with Naturalistic intelligence
There are many interesting jobs for people with naturalistic intelligence.

People who are into animals can consider being a veterinarian, animal trainer, animal groomer, pet sitter, animal control worker or breeder
For people who are into plants and other forms of nature, they can consider gardening, horticulture, farming, landscaping, park ranger, conservation, or geology
Fields of study that can be of interest

People with naturalistic intelligence learn better when they are in contact with nature. Since they share a close connection with nature, nature-related subjects are of great interest to them. Studies like geology, agriculture, biology, arboriculture, medicine, marine biology, and environmental studies.

How to develop Naturalistic intelligence
Each of us possesses this intelligence to varying levels and it is possible to develop this skill by engaging in activities in-touch with nature. We will recommend one to take the following courses if one wants to develop a career in this field:

Watch documentaries on nature and read the news on nature
Engage in activities like hiking, trekking, snorkeling, scuba diving or camping
Observe animals in zoos, parks or aquarium
Gardening
Go trekking/ camping
Read about the evolution of plants, animals and different species
Learn about the various eco-systems
Talk about the geographical features and the wars that brought changes to the land
Use analogies of nature, plants, and animals to explain dynamics
Listen to nature, bird sounds and other sounds
Read the biography of Rousseau, Darwin, Mendel, Kepler, Cousteau