Scientists Discovered a Cow That Uses Tools Like a Chimpanzee
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Scientists Discovered a Cow That Uses Tools Like a Chimpanzee
Welcome back to the Abstract! Here are the studies this week that scratched the sweet spot, extended a hand, went over the hill, and ended up on Mercury.First, a clever cow single-hoofedly upends assumptions about bovine intelligence. Next, we’ve got the oldest rock art ever discovered, the graying of modern zoos, and the delightfully named phenomena of bursty bulk flows.As always, for more of my work, check out my book First Contact: The Story …
What happens if cows are allowed to explore the world a little more freely? A new study shows that they can learn to use tools – in a way that has previously only been documented in chimpanzees. – I think we often underestimate the intelligence of cows because they are so quiet, says researcher Jenny Yngvesson.
Researchers from the Messerli Institute of the University of Veterinary of Vienna documented the use of a broom by Veronika, a cow that uses the utensil to scratch different areas of its body. The study, published by two scientists from the center, points out that the animal distinguishes between the strands and the mango, adapting its use in a functional way. The report presents the first recorded evidence of the multi-use use of tools in cattl…
The cow Veronica is 13 years old, she lives in the Austrian Carinthia and seems to be the smartest cow in the world. On her alpine meadow in the Gailtal, she leads the life of a beloved pet, because she belongs to the organic farmer Witgar Wiegele, who appreciates each of his cows. Years ago, the farmer at Veronica observed a special feature: she developed a new technique to scratch herself. And over time, she became more and more innovative. Sy…
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