Certain animals outshine the rest when it comes to their superior intelligence. From the problem-solving skills of dolphins to the tool-making abilities of crows, these creatures demonstrate ...

Dr. Louis Lefebvre's new book is a must-read, packed with the latest science and vivid storytelling; you'll learn why being ...

When your dog reaches out toward the wall, that’s an automatic reflex—like when a doctor taps your knee and your leg jerks ...

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 ...

A new special issue in the journal Acta Ethologica examines how animals think, learn, and interact with others in their environments. Titled Animal Intelligence: From Individual to Social Cognition, ...

If every creature gained human-level reasoning overnight, nature would turn into a battlefield of instincts mixed with logic. Some species might even form armies that could be used to manipulate or ...