Intelligent, tool-using, empathetic and self-aware: the distance between humans and other animals is not as great as you ...

When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most intelligent problem-solvers is hiding deep beneath the surface, called the ...

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 ...

If you have a pet, they might appear pretty switched on – fetching sticks, solving food puzzles, or remembering the names of their favourite toys. However, there are some animal Einsteins, whose ...