A Swiss Brown cow named Veronika has demonstrated flexible tool use by selecting different parts of a brush to scratch various body regions, according to research published in Current Biology. The behavior, which involves adjusting grip and movements based on body location, represents the first documented case of tool use in cattle and suggests the species may possess greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.
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A Swiss Brown cow named Veronika has demonstrated flexible tool use by selecting different parts of a brush to scratch various body regions, according to research published in Current Biology. The behavior, which involves adjusting grip and movements based on body location, represents the first documented case of tool use in cattle and suggests the species may possess greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.