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 ...

The smartest animals in the world apart from man are very conscious of their environment by communication and being self-aware. These animals are also creative and good problem solvers. Some of them ...

When people think of intelligent animals, they immediately think of dolphins, elephants, and chimpanzees. But one of the most ...

If you’re planning a whimsical animal burglary, you’ll definitely want a raccoon anchoring your squad. In a bizarre 1908 study by ethologist H.B. David, raccoons were able to pick complex locks in ...

Measuring animal intelligence is tricky. As humans, we can only compare the smarts of other creatures with our own — an inherently biased benchmark. "Asking which species is smarter is like asking if ...

Crows have roots in folklore and mythology because of how intelligent they are - so intelligent, in fact, that they're considered one of the world's smartest animals. While we may never know how they ...

Researchers at the University of College London recently undertook a massive study to better understand chimps. The team analyzed data from fecal samples of 828 wild chimpanzees across 30 populations, ...

Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics. They’re amazing at creating mental maps, can recognize each other’s calls, and hunt in a coordinated way.