Animal intelligence
Cockatoos raiding bins spark "arms race" with local residents
Special locks, designed to prevent the crafty cockatoos from breaking into the garbage containers and making a mess, have been distributed to residents.
Orca attacks on boats may be fueled by revenge
A single traumatized female orca could be the originator of recent boat attacks, leading the others to copy her behavior.
Terrifying moment two huge moose appear on Washington homeowner's doorstep
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.
Watch praying mantis feast on bird in horrifying video: "Brutal to watch"
Praying mantises often capture and kill fish, frogs and even small species of birds.
Doberman hilariously tries to jump in driver's seat: 'I called shotgun'
As illogical as the dog in the latest viral TikTok video may have seemed to be, do some dogs lack common sense?
Heart-wrenching photos show elephant mom carries body of dead calf for days
"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.
Mystery as harbor porpoises found 60 miles upstream in San Francisco
Harbor porpoises usually live in the saltwater of the ocean and being in freshwater rivers for too long can be bad for their skin.
Captive Orca Torn From Mother and Forced to Breed Dies at Theme Park at 20
In the wild, female killer whales can live up to 80 years, and often live with their offspring their whole lives.
Watch Orca Hunt Seal With Rare and Chillingly Precise Hunting Technique
The heart-stopping footage shows the highly synchronized orcas creating a huge wave to dislodge their prey.
Captive Dolphin Dies From Lung Infection on Las Vegas Strip at Just 19
Over half of the Mirage Casino's dolphins have died young in the 22 years since the habitat opened.
Video of Dogs Seeing Owner After 18 Months Away Has Viewers 'Sobbing'
Sarah Keogh surprised her dogs after spending a year and a half in Australia, and their reaction to her return did not disappoint.
Fact Check: Does Video Show Komodo Dragon Devour a Whole Fawn?
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.
Thousands of Stolen Bees Escape Captors and Fly Home
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.
Fisherman Charged after Horrific Video Shows Octopus Being Torn Apart Alive
The Florida Keys fisherman has been charged with animal cruelty.
Do Insects Have Brains?
Multiple studies have pointed towards examples of sophisticated intelligence in some insects.
World's 'Loneliest Whale' Calls Out at a Frequency No Others Can Understand
Newsweek spoke to Joshua Zeman, director of "The Loneliest Whale," about his quest to track down the enigmatic 52-hertz whale.
Why the Octopus From 'My Octopus Teacher' Is the 'Einstein of Octopuses'
"My Octopus Teacher" directors speak about the movie and the unique octopus living in a kelp forest off the coast of South Africa.
Clever Toy Poodle Jump-Scares Owner in Adorable Video
The dog depicted in the clip is a toy poodle, a breed known for its high level of intelligence and trainability.
Octopus That Changes Color While Sleeping Might Be Dreaming, Scientist Says
"If she is dreaming, this is a dramatic moment. You could almost narrate the body changes and narrate the dream," the scientist said.
Male Dolphins Make Friends Through Shared Interests, Just like Humans
Researchers investigated a unique group of dolphins in Western Australia which use sponges as tools to forage for food.
Orcas Have Personalities Similar to Humans
Killer whales live in highly complex societies, much like humans.
Great Tits on TV Can Teach Birds Not to Eat Gross Bugs
If a bird sees their friend spitting out an insect, it's safe to assume that insect is gross.
Scientists to Eavesdrop on Crows Conversations
A noisy flock of crows gathers in the mornings and evenings on a University of Washington rooftop. What are they saying?
Pigeons have abstract intelligence
The humble urban birds scored as well as primates in an intelligence test.
Dogs Have More Neurons Than Cats
Also, carnivores don't have more neurons than herbivores.
Sheep Recognize Celebrities, Each Other
More animal cognition research shows that they can recognize Barack Obama and Emma Watson.
Elephant Paintings Sell for Hundreds of Dollars
"I only help her with changing the brushes," says her owner.
Beluga Moves in With Dolphins, Learns Their Language
This bulbous-headed animal had to learn to fit in with her sleeker cousins.
Cow Science suggests Intelligence, Emotion, Personality
Cows perform complex tasks, are social, and have different personalities.
Dolphins Have Humanlike Cultures and Giant Brains
Dolphins are helping science understand the connection between brain size and culture.