Why One Cow Using a Broom Is Making Experts Look at Farm Animals DifferentlyA cow in Austria named Veronika has surprised scientists by using a broom to scratch herself. This is the first recorded instance of tool u...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
These Animals Are Changing How We Define IntelligenceRecent scientific findings challenge the human-centric view of intelligence, revealing complex cognitive abilities in animals like chimpanz...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
The Rare Animals That Mate Face to Face, and What It Says About Their Social LivesFace-to-face mating, observed in species like bonobos and dolphins, goes beyond reproduction, fostering communication and social bonds cruc...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
A Cow, a Broom, and a Shift in How We Think About Animal IntelligenceA cow named Veronika has demonstrated remarkable intelligence by using a broom to scratch herself. This unprecedented behavior, observed in...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
These Chimpanzees Don’t Just Eat Plants, They Seem to Know Which Ones Heal ThemWild chimpanzees in Budongo Forest Reserve exhibit remarkable self-medication. They use specific plants for healing injuries and illnesses....
28 Mar, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
The Social Strategy That Helps Chimpanzees SurviveRecent research highlights that same-sex relations in primates, particularly chimpanzees, significantly strengthen social bonds, especially...
28 Mar, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Are Humans Really Unique? Chimps Just Challenged That IdeaChimpanzees demonstrate belief revision, a metacognitive behavior where they change decisions based on new evidence, similar to humans. Res...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Why Some Monkeys Would Rather Throw Away Food Than Accept an “Unfair” DealMonkeys reject unfair food rewards, demonstrating a sense of fairness. Research shows capuchins and chimpanzees refuse unequal treats. Bono...
23 Mar, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
What Did Early Humans Sound Like… and How Are Scientists Reconstructing Voices Lost for Millions of Years?Scientists are reconstructing the sounds of early human communication by examining fossil anatomy, primate behavior, and brain research. Ev...
12 Mar, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
A New Look at Animal Social Networks Is Revealing Surprising Patterns No One ExpectedAnimals rarely live alone; social structures are vital for survival, influencing feeding, predator avoidance, and reproduction. From fluid ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
The Survival Secret Scientists Are Uncovering: How Do Animal Friendships Really Work?Years of observation reveal that animal survival hinges not just on strength but also on complex social connections. Studies show animals n...
05 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Surviving the Wild: How Chimpanzees Use Nature’s Remedies to Heal and HelpChimpanzees in East Africa are using plants to heal themselves and others. They carefully select leaves and bark for their medicinal proper...
02 Mar, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
What We Learned From Weird Animal Behaviour in 2025: 5 Surprises With Real StudiesRecent 2025 studies reveal the biological functions behind seemingly strange animal behaviors. From chimpanzees using plants as medicine an...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
It Looks Fake, Until Science Explains Why Animals Do ItSurprising animal actions often appear staged but are actually practical. Science reveals that these behaviors demonstrate intelligence, co...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
'There will always only be one Jane Goodall'Jane Goodall, who died at 91, revolutionised primatology with her groundbreaking observations of chimpanzees at Gombe. Her work, revealing ...
02 Oct, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
Chimpanzees regularly drink alcohol, scientists find they get daily buzz from fermented fruitA new study reveals that wild chimpanzees consume ethanol from fermenting fruit, averaging about 14 grams daily, equivalent to one US drink...
21 Sep, 2025, 02.18 PM IST
Chimpanzees use advanced military tactics like border patrolling, recon to defeat rivals: StudyChimpanzees in Ivory Coast have been observed using advanced military-style tactics to gain an advantage over rival groups, according to a ...
03 Nov, 2023, 01.01 PM IST