Intelligence isn't unique to humans — as the 15 amazing videos of animals solving problems in this article are about to show ...

In the early 20th century, scientists maintained that one of the fundamental differences between animals and humans is that ...

Humpback whales might be a lot smarter than we first thought, scientists have found. These marine giants may create and wield their own tools, according to a new paper in the journal Royal Society ...

While the “smart” animal club has been steadily adding new members, the world’s whales can be considered among the founders. The roughly 50 million-year-old animal lineage shows evidence of their own ...

Sea otters are one of the few animals that use rocks and other objects to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools—most of whom are female—can eat larger ...

Birds and wasps do it. So do octopuses, otters, polar bears and dolphins. A surprising number of animals use tools, and scientists say there are... Myth Busting: The Truth About Animals And Tools A ...

It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

New Caledonian crows may find tool use fun, according to a new study. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Getting food is nice. But scoring that food through clever tool use is even ...

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