For some things in life at least, size does matter. Research shows that animals with big brains are smarter. Bears came top of the class in problem-solving tasks while meerkats were found to be the ...

These five research-backed insights show why the octopus remains one of the most extraordinary minds in the animal kingdom.

For centuries, humans assumed that intelligence was something that set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. But new research is rewriting that story. Animal intelligence is proving to be far ...

Crows are widely recognised for their advanced problem-solving skills, strong memory, and remarkable adaptability.

In a world often viewed as uniquely human, the unbelievable intelligence of many animal species challenges the human understanding of mind and consciousness. From clever problem-solvers and master ...

Dogs showing off intelligence in impressive and entertaining ways.

Meet the world’s smartest animals that rival human intelligence with problem-solving, memory, communication and emotional understanding. African grey parrots understand words’ meanings, count objects ...

Innovating, i.e. the ability to find solutions to new problems or innovative solutions to known problems, it provides crucial benefits for the adaptation and the survival of human beings as well as ...

You may not expect an insect with a tiny brain to be a whizz at maths... but bumblebees CAN actually count from zero to five. Bumblebees can actually count from zero to five. Adding up is generally ...

Animals are way smarter than we might actually imagine, be it chimpanzees making tools like mini engineers, parrots talking ...

Chimpanzees have been observed spontaneously taking turns to complete a number puzzle in a new study conducted by researchers from the universities of Oxford and Kyoto at the Indianapolis Zoo. This is ...

Brain teasers combine fun with critical thinking to sharpen intelligence no matter your age. Playbuzz has created a tricky illusion asking people to find the giraffe in just 11 seconds, and if you do, ...