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#tool-use

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

Elephants exhibit complex and possibly intentional behaviors, such as using hoses for showering and manipulating them to disrupt others' actions.

Elephants can wash with a hose and sabotage shower time, scientists say

Elephants display advanced tool-using skills, as shown by Mary using a hose like a shower, highlighting their intelligence and social behaviors.

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

Elephants exhibit complex and possibly intentional behaviors, such as using hoses for showering and manipulating them to disrupt others' actions.

Elephants can wash with a hose and sabotage shower time, scientists say

Elephants display advanced tool-using skills, as shown by Mary using a hose like a shower, highlighting their intelligence and social behaviors.
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#cognition

When dogs recall toys and horses plan ahead, are animals so different from us? | Martha Gill

Animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans, challenging our understanding of consciousness.

Scientists dub elephant queen of showering' after learning to wash itself with hose

Mary the elephant demonstrated remarkable self-care by methodically washing herself with a hose, indicating advanced cognitive abilities in non-human animals.

When dogs recall toys and horses plan ahead, are animals so different from us? | Martha Gill

Animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans, challenging our understanding of consciousness.

Scientists dub elephant queen of showering' after learning to wash itself with hose

Mary the elephant demonstrated remarkable self-care by methodically washing herself with a hose, indicating advanced cognitive abilities in non-human animals.
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Bottlenose dolphins smile' while playing

Bottlenose dolphins exhibit a smile-like facial expression during play, reflecting their intelligence and social communication capabilities.

The pet I'll never forget: Catkin the sheep, who broke my ribs and then my heart

Sheep are engaging, affectionate, and intelligent animals, challenging the stereotype of them being dumb.
Investing time in animals reveals their unique personalities.

Parrot is 'attention hog' and smart as human toddler, owners say

Apollo the parrot has gained significant social media fame and recognition, showcasing remarkable intelligence and personality.

The Quest to Cure My Octopus Phobia

The author expresses intense hatred and fear of octopuses while admitting an effort to confront this irrational fear through the documentary 'My Octopus Teacher.'
#crows

How scientists have discovered the masterminds of the animal kingdom

Clever Hans and recent studies reveal horses possess significant cognitive abilities, yet they are not the top tier in animal intelligence.

Not so bird-brained after all! Crows can count 'out loud' like humans

Crows can 'count' up to four by controlling vocalizations, showcasing understanding of numerical quantities.

How scientists have discovered the masterminds of the animal kingdom

Clever Hans and recent studies reveal horses possess significant cognitive abilities, yet they are not the top tier in animal intelligence.

Not so bird-brained after all! Crows can count 'out loud' like humans

Crows can 'count' up to four by controlling vocalizations, showcasing understanding of numerical quantities.
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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Raises the Question: How Intelligent Are Apes?

Primates are intelligent, but it can be challenging to accurately assess their intelligence compared to humans.

Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real

Certain dogs are capable of learning the names for more than 100 different toys without any special training from humans.
Comparing dogs' language comprehension abilities to other species can help us understand the origins of human language.

Elephants Give Each Other Unique Names. It Gets Weirder

Animals, like elephants, use unique names to address each other, leading to better understanding of animal intelligence and the evolution of language.
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