Like toolmaking, teaching was once thought to be an exclusive capacity of the human mind. It's not, but teaching is rare, and teachers are an elite group.

Who knew bears were so brainy?

When it comes to the brain, bigger isn't always better.

The Star Azy (and a long time research subject) was already in the studio when the audience was seated. Behind the studio

Scientists studying Koko the gorilla witnessed a range of remarkable vocal behaviors.

This is one happy horse.

But there is evidence that we review showing that pigs, too, are Machiavellian and strategize about how to out-compete their

Look both ways before you cross the street! That life-saving precaution was drilled into us as children -- and apparently

The animals didn't quite ace the test. In fact, average memory span across all species was a paltry 27 seconds. Bees' memories

Since Aristotle and long before, people who have been privileged to spend time observing and interacting with elephants have expressed similar sentiments.