Lions are social animals living in small pride groups containing both males and females (a rarity in the animal kingdom). Some might think of the lion as all brawn and no brains, but they’re so much ...

Rats are fascinating study subjects because of their unique status in the scientific community and laboratory environment! They aren’t just good at solving mazes, they can comprehend complex concepts ...

The global search for the most intelligent animals has become one of science’s most captivating pursuits. From jungles to oceans to treetops, researchers are continually discovering surprising new ...

A cow named Veronika recently made headlines around the world, reportedly leaving scientists “stunned.” But Veronika was ...

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, ...

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 ...

The animal lovers at Ginger Cat highlight animals whose intelligence far exceeds what most people expect.

A recent essay by Aviva Rutkin called "When is an animal a person? Neuroscience tries to set the rules" focuses on the daunting question, "When is an animal a person?" It's surely an extremely ...

Precocial animals, the ones that move autonomously within hours after hatching or birth, have many biases they are born with that help them survive, finds a new paper led by Queen Mary University of ...

Dolphins are playful and intelligent sea creatures. Humans are enamored with their smarts. We all know they can jump through hoops, but just how much brain power do dolphins have? Can they recognize ...

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 ...