From problem-solving to emotional intelligence, these five animals exhibit brainpower that rivals humans.

Many animals have been studied and observed to have an incredible capacity for intelligence. Some of the most commonly cited examples of animal intelligence come from animals including primates, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Measuring animal intelligence is tricky. As humans, we can only compare the smarts of other creatures with our own — an inherently ...

Animal groups show how simple actions create shared intelligence, shaping technology, health research, and crowd safety.

Among the many powerful animals on Earth, one species stands out for combining immense strength with calm and compassionate behaviour. Despite its massive size and physical power, this animal is known ...

Octopuses are regularly presented with puzzles that would leave many other animals in a bind. Octopuses know how to open jars, slide lids, or navigate mazes to get their prey. It is the fact that they ...

When we think of pigs, we inevitably think of happy livestock rooting around in the mud on a farm. But if you’ve ever taken a ...

Jane Goodall’s research at Gombe Stream National Park revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee intelligence. In 1960, she observed a chimp named David Greybeard stripping leaves from twigs to ...

Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics. They’re amazing at creating mental maps, can recognize each other’s calls, and hunt in a coordinated way.

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 ...

In this week's "It's Debatable" segment, Rick Rosen and Charles Moster debate on the question: Are intelligent animals entitled to Constitutional protections? Rosen retired as a professor from the ...