A cow named Veronika shocked scientists with a new skill — proving they’re a lot smarter than we thought: ‘Not accidental’

She needed a moo-sage. Utilizing implements isn’t limited to primates and brainiac birds. A brown cow named Veronika was ...
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Cow uses a brush to scratch its back in first described case of bovine tool use

How does a cow scratch an itch on its back? An Austrian cow named Veronika has a solution that could change how we view ...

Meet Veronika, first cow in human history known to use tools

Veronika, the Austrian cow, has become the first cattle known to use tools, according to a study that reveals new insights ...
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So a cow can use a stick to scratch its backside. When will we learn that humans are really not that special?

Veronika’s improvised grooming device has caused great surprise – but that tells us more about humans than cows, says science writer Helen Pilcher ...
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This Cow’s Multi-Purpose Tool Use Challenges Assumptions About Animal Intelligence

Learn how researchers tested a cow’s behavior and what her tool use reveals about animal intelligence.

Cow Masters Broom For Hard-To-Reach Scratches, Fascinating Researchers

Veronika the Austrian cow adapts the placement of a tool depending where on her body she has an itch, and challenges assumptions about cattle smarts in the process.