Tag: enrichment
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Outstanding in her field: cow recorded using tool for first time
New behavior shocks science: a cow uses a brush The footage that caught the eye of cognitive biologist Alice Auersperg at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, shows Veronika, a cow with an inquisitive streak, interacting with a common grooming tool in an unexpected way. For the first time on record, Veronika is documented using…
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Outstanding in Her Field: Cow Uses Tool for First Time in Groundbreaking Study
Introduction: A Remarkable Moment in Animal Cognition In a win for animal cognition research, a cow named Veronika demonstrated tool use for the first time, challenging long-held assumptions about the cognitive abilities of cattle. The observation, brought to light by cognitive biologist Alice Auersperg of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, offers a window into…