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

Humans are regarded as the most intellectually developed, in short intelligent species born on Earth. But do you know, who is ...

"When researching animal intelligence, we still think too much from the human point of view," argues philosopher Bas van Woerkum-Rooker. "For example, just as humans use visual information to remember ...

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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?

In nature, interactions between species are often framed in terms of survival—those that hunt and those that are hunted. But research is showing some animals form surprising partnerships, reshaping ...

When it comes to adopting a dog, some potential pet owners make intelligence a priority. A smart dog breed is a great choice, especially if you're looking for a companion you can easily train, or if ...

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 ...

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 ...