How birdwatching trains the brain to focus faster and remember betterBirdwatching sharpens observation and memory. New research shows it can physically change the brain. Years of identifying birds lead to str...
08 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Crows Remember Every Human Who Ever Fed Them, and Scientists Just Discovered They've Been Quietly Leaving Gifts to Say Thank YouNew research reveals crows plan for the future. Experiments show these birds choose tools without immediate reward. This challenges our und...
01 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
What Helps Animals Survive Sudden ChangeAnimals are adapting to rapid environmental changes through behavioral flexibility, allowing immediate adjustments in feeding and movement ...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
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
How Evolution Shaped Consciousness in AnimalsScientists now believe consciousness is not exclusive to humans. Research suggests it evolved gradually in animals, allowing them to evalua...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.35 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
2025’s Wildest Animal Behaviors That Scientists Didn’t ExpectRemarkable animal behaviors emerged globally in 2025. Bumblebee catfish ascended waterfalls in Brazil, while Canadian wolves ingeniously us...
24 Mar, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Meet the Birds That Can Outsmart Problems Like PrimatesBirds like crows and ravens are showing remarkable intelligence. Research reveals they can use tools and solve new problems without trainin...
24 Mar, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
These Birds Solve Problems in Ways Scientists Didn’t ExpectCorvids, including crows and ravens, exhibit exceptional intelligence and problem-solving skills comparable to mammals. Their complex socia...
20 Mar, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Researchers Are Discovering Intelligence in Crows That Was Once Thought ImpossibleCrows are proving to be exceptionally intelligent birds. Recent studies reveal they can understand time and manage their memory. Their tool...
12 Mar, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Experts Studying Animal Intelligence Across Species Are Finding Patterns No One ExpectedA new special issue in Acta Ethologica explores the diverse ways animals think, learn, and interact, revealing 'intellectual biodiversity' ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Some Animals Are Choosing Companions From Other Species, and Scientists Want to Know WhyAnimals are forming lasting social bonds with different species, engaging in cooperative hunting and peaceful companionship. Research sugge...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Scientists Noticed Something Different About Cockatoos Living in CitiesCity-dwelling sulphur-crested cockatoos exhibit remarkable curiosity, readily tackling new food challenges and unfamiliar objects. Studies ...
06 Mar, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Why Ravens Remember Faces—and Can Hold a Grudge for YearsRavens possess a remarkable ability to remember human faces and past interactions. Scientific studies reveal these birds can identify indiv...
06 Feb, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
New study on songbird species reveal strong link between vocal learning & problem-solving abilityResearchers from The Rockefeller University have discovered a correlation between vocal learning and problem-solving abilities in songbird ...
20 Sep, 2023, 07.21 PM IST
Mammalian brain size depends on the quality of parental care: StudyThe research was carried out on a sample of bird brains.
11 Feb, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
- Ravens can plan for future like humans
Washington, July 16 (IANS) It is well known that ravens are smart but a new study shows the birds may be more intelligent than we previousl...
16 Jul, 2017, 02.12 PM IST