Animal intelligence can be surprisingly difficult to measure. We often judge other species by our own standards, but ...

​Crows ​Wild crows are far more observant than the average passerby might think, especially when it comes to identifying ...

Why does it make me so happy to think that other animals are intelligent and social like human beings? It's especially nice when they aren't known for having wars or some other less impressive human ...

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The humble dog has been adapting and evolving alongside humanity since before we learned agriculture and how to make our own tools. This long history means dogs are incredible at human-canine ...

A Redditor asked people about the “creepiest” signs of intelligence, and users responded with jaw-dropping displays of animal ...

You've seen it on the internet: if your dog puts up a paw to stop its nose from hitting the wall, it's smart. Or is it?

Dogs have been touted as man’s best friend and highly intelligent animals for centuries. In contrast, cats–with their aloof personalities and expressionless demeanors–often get overlooked. But science ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Leticia Fanucchi, Oklahoma State University (THE CONVERSATION) Advertisement Article ...