It’s a fascinating question that intrigues millions of pet owners, animal lovers, veterinarians and scientists all over the world: Just how smart are animals? Scientists once believed a brain with ...

When people think of a smart animal, a fish rarely comes to mind. But fish can be smart too, in ways that might surprise you.

When we think of intelligent animals, species like chimpanzees, dolphins and crows spring to mind, due to their charismatic behavior. There may, however, be another unexpected animal climbing the ...

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 ...

Many pet owners will proudly tell you that their Fido or Mittens is one smart cookie. But breaking into the locked cabinet for treats doesn’t mean that animals are capable of human-level intelligence ...

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 ...

Dogs are smarter than cats, according to new research, but how do other species' IQs match up against each other? The Daily Beast pits dolphins vs. chimps, pigs vs. dogs, and more. Gallery: Animal IQ ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer ...

Emory University primatologist Frans de Waal is a prolific author who has written extensively on the cognitive and emotional lives of nonhuman animals (animals). His latest book called Are We Smart ...