When it comes to animal intelligence, octopuses have few rivals. Almost two decades ago in Germany, a particularly wily octopus named Otto short-circuited his aquarium’s electrical system by ...

For decades, scientists have used mirrors to explore one of the most intriguing questions in animal behavior: can animals recognize themselves? The answer has historically been yes for only a small ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People are sharing the wildest displays of animal intelligence they've ever witnessed. One of the best things about house pets is ...

A Monash University researcher at the forefront of animal cognition and behavioral studies is shining a light on how the field plays a critical role in driving forward societal innovation. From ...

Did you know goldfish can learn to drive cars? Have you heard bumblebees can learn to pull on a string? Would you believe some primates can perform calculations with Arabic numerals? These tasks seem ...

"When is an animal a person?" Trying to decide is very difficult but many are working on achieving this goal. But, can we truly compare intelligence or sentience across species?

As Hoomanely prepares for its next phase of growth and fundraising, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence, animal health, and preventive care.

Papers were presented at a symposium held at the National Zoological Park, Washington, D.C. on April 9-10, 1983 Introduction: The issue of animal intelligence / David Challinor -- Invertebrate ...

Scarlett Howard currently has funding from the Australian Research Council and the Hermon Slade Foundation. These tasks seem completely irrelevant to these animals in their natural environment, so why ...