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 ...

If every creature gained human-level reasoning overnight, nature would turn into a battlefield of instincts mixed with logic. Some species might even form armies that could be used to manipulate or ...

As humans, we like to think we invented intelligence, relying on education and experience to reinforce our confidence in what we know. But, wander through jungles, oceans, and skies, and you'll see ...

Primates are considered to be among the most intelligent creatures in the animal kingdom. This is especially so concerning chimpanzees, who top the non-human intelligence list. However, among primates ...

Wild crows are far more observant than the average passerby might think, especially when it comes to identifying potential threats. Researchers at the University of Washington discovered that these ...

Why does it make me so happy to think that other animals are intelligent and social like human beings? It's especially nice when they aren't known for having wars or some other less impressive human ...

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...