Crows seem to understand geometry — and we thought only humans could
In a remarkable new study, crows demonstrated an intuitive grasp of geometry—identifying irregular shapes without training.
Tag: animal intelligence
Wild Chimps Build Flexible Tools with Impressive Engineering Skills
Chimpanzees select and engineer tools with surprising mechanical precision to extract termites.
Clever Birds: Cockatoos Like to Dip Their Food in Yogurt for Better Flavor
This newly observed behavior suggests advanced cognitive abilities, rivaling those of primates.
Bonobos Know When You’re Clueless — Their Theory of Mind Explains Why
The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the ...
The octopus and the beer bottle: how intelligent octopuses are making the most of polluted oceans
Someone's thrash is another one's treasure - this old saying has an entirely different meaning for an octopus.
These Cockatoos Prepare Their Food by Dunking it Into Water
Just like some of us enjoy rusk dipped in coffee or tea, intelligent cockatoos delight in eating rusk dipped in ...
Elephants Use Water Hoses with Impressive Skill —and Even Sabotage Each Other
Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using ...
Talking whales? AI reveals a complex language hidden in sperm whale clicks
AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech
Football-playing bees exhibit complex learning
Researchers have trained bumblebees to score goals using a mini-ball.
Ravens can tell if someone is watching even though they don’t see them
If you can see a person or an animal, then it is possible to be seen back. It's a basic ...
