Animal intelligence

Special locks, designed to prevent the crafty cockatoos from breaking into the garbage containers and making a mess, have been distributed to residents.

A single traumatized female orca could be the originator of recent boat attacks, leading the others to copy her behavior.

The homeowner said this isn't the first time that moose, which can weigh up to 1,100 pounds, have visited the property and probably won't be the last.

Praying mantises often capture and kill fish, frogs and even small species of birds.

As illogical as the dog in the latest viral TikTok video may have seemed to be, do some dogs lack common sense?

"These behaviors, like similar behaviors in primates, seem to upend the popular belief that only humans have an awareness of death," an expert told Newsweek.

Harbor porpoises usually live in the saltwater of the ocean and being in freshwater rivers for too long can be bad for their skin.

In the wild, female killer whales can live up to 80 years, and often live with their offspring their whole lives.

The heart-stopping footage shows the highly synchronized orcas creating a huge wave to dislodge their prey.

Over half of the Mirage Casino's dolphins have died young in the 22 years since the habitat opened.

Sarah Keogh surprised her dogs after spending a year and a half in Australia, and their reaction to her return did not disappoint.

A gruesome video of a Komodo dragon eating a fawn in a few bites captured Twitter's attention, with many asking if the video—and the beast itself—are even real.

Police Sergeant Steve Applewhite said the crime was of concern as not only did it mean a person's property had been taken, but as a beekeeper himself, he was worried about the welfare of the bees.

The Florida Keys fisherman has been charged with animal cruelty.

Multiple studies have pointed towards examples of sophisticated intelligence in some insects.

Newsweek spoke to Joshua Zeman, director of "The Loneliest Whale," about his quest to track down the enigmatic 52-hertz whale.

"My Octopus Teacher" directors speak about the movie and the unique octopus living in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa.

The dog depicted in the clip is a toy poodle, a breed known for its high level of intelligence and trainability.

"If she is dreaming, this is a dramatic moment. You could almost narrate the body changes and narrate the dream," the scientist said.

Researchers investigated a unique group of dolphins in Western Australia which use sponges as tools to forage for food.

Killer whales live in highly complex societies, much like humans.

If a bird sees their friend spitting out an insect, it's safe to assume that insect is gross.

A noisy flock of crows gathers in the mornings and evenings on a University of Washington rooftop. What are they saying?

The humble urban birds scored as well as primates in an intelligence test.

Also, carnivores don't have more neurons than herbivores.

More animal cognition research shows that they can recognize Barack Obama and Emma Watson.

"I only help her with changing the brushes," says her owner.

This bulbous-headed animal had to learn to fit in with her sleeker cousins.

Cows perform complex tasks, are social, and have different personalities.

Dolphins are helping science understand the connection between brain size and culture.