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Holy cow! Cattle may be a lot smarter than we thought

A cow in Austria has been observed using tools ― the first time such behavior has been recorded in cattle. Have we underestimated the gentle bovines all this time?Meet Veronika. The 13-year-old Swiss ...
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Veronika the Cow Is the First Ever Proven to Use Tools on Purpose

Many animals have been studied and observed to have an incredible capacity for intelligence. Some of the most commonly cited examples of animal intelligence come from animals including primates, ...
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Veronika is first cow to be seen using tools including a brush to scratch her back

A clever cow called Veronika is the first ever to be recorded using tools – including a brush to scratch her back. The old Swiss Brown cow has astonished scientists in Austria with her ability to use ...
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Austrian researchers document first case of a cow using a tool

Jan. 20 (UPI) --Researchers in Austria detailed the unusual case of the first cow to be documented using tools -- specifically, sticks and brushes she uses to scratch herself. The team from the ...