Why animal intelligence isn’t just cute and matters for us all When we think of “IQ,” most of us picture humans taking standardized tests. But intelligence isn’t exclusive to our species. Across the animal kingdom, creatures like crows, pigs, dolphins, and many others demonstrate remarkable cognitive powers. By studying their problem-solving, memory, social learning, and […]
Certain dolphin behavior is most likely self-medication, according to new evidence published in iScience this month. The research shows that Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) rub against particular corals and sponges to come into contact with healing mucus that these marine invertebrates release. The rubbing causes the coral polyps to secrete the mucus that is […]
