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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Most Ingenious Hawk in New Jersey

The hawk had masterminded a strategy, Dinets told me: To pull off the attacks, the bird had to create a mental map of the neighborhood.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Silly billies? Goats are smarter than sheep and alpacas, experts say

Goats exhibit superior cognitive abilities compared to sheep and alpacas, particularly in object permanence and spatial memory.
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fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

A Deep Dive Into the Mysterious Diverse Lives of Octopuses

Octopuses are captivating creatures with unique intelligence, as highlighted in Mark Leiren-Young's acclaimed book aimed at both kids and adults.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Are dogs or cats smarter?

If we understand that intelligence implies the ability to solve problems, each animal is acclimatized to solving those that are specific to its environment.
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fromArs Technica
6 months ago

This elephant figured out how to use a hose to shower

"Bathing and spraying themselves with water, mud, or dust are very common behaviors in elephants and important for body temperature regulation as well as skin care."
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