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 ...

For decades, ape experts have searched for cognitive abilities in this animal group that are similar to humans, in order to ...

Humans often think of intelligence as something unique to our species, but many animals show remarkable cognitive abilities. Some can solve puzzles, use tools, communicate in complex ways, and even ...

Birds are far more intelligent than they are often given credit for. A landmark study by researchers at the University of ...

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 ...

Understanding intelligence in the animal kingdom isn't as simple as ranking species from most intelligent to least. There's no universal IQ test that applies across species, and animals demonstrate ...

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 ...

The basic concept of human intelligence entails self-awareness alongside the ability to reason and apply logic to one’s actions and daily life. Despite the very fuzzy definition of ‘human intelligence ...